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Picton to Napier

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January 10th 2010
Last Blog Here in New Zealand - This will be the last blog we'll do while in New Zealand although we may do a final one once we land in LA where we spend two days before returning to Jackson, MS. We've thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments that many of you have left on our blog. Please keep them coming as we're not home yet! We really enjoyed hearing about the updates on activities and ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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