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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... [read more] Blog: My new mattress on wheels - the "Ben-Van" if you like (Auckland, North Island, New Zealand)
Date: December 13th 2009
(Day 618 on the road) I am on the move again. After taking it easy for the last few weeks in Australia with good friends of mine, I have finally arrived in New Zealand. I haven't been so excited about any country in a long time and am thus very happy to finally be here! After a considerable hold-up at check-in for my flight from Sydney to Auckland (I was not allowed to board the plane as ... read more
Date: December 13th 2009
(Day 618 on the road) I am on the move again. After taking it easy for the last few weeks in Australia with good friends of mine, I have finally arrived in New Zealand. I haven't been so excited about any country in a long time and am thus very happy to finally be here! After a considerable hold-up at check-in for my flight from Sydney to Auckland (I was not allowed to board the plane as ... read more
