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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: Week 21 North Island, New Zealand
Date: February 9th 2010
So this is the start of a couple of months exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand. I know that I don’t want to be herded around on a coffin-dodger bus following behind some guy holding a flag so I will probably use a mix of accommodation, trying to get hostels with single rooms (my dormitory days are long gone), centrally located B&B’s or guest houses and the occasional blow ... read more
Date: February 9th 2010
So this is the start of a couple of months exploring the Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand. I know that I don’t want to be herded around on a coffin-dodger bus following behind some guy holding a flag so I will probably use a mix of accommodation, trying to get hostels with single rooms (my dormitory days are long gone), centrally located B&B’s or guest houses and the occasional blow ... read more
