P1020237

NZ; Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson

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March 19th 2010
Hello from New Zealand! We arrived into Christchurch on 14th March, after a fairly bumpy flight as the cyclone that has caused so much damage to Fiji was well on its way and struck the day after we left, with all island hoppers having to go back to the mainland. Suzanna had her boots checked by the guards as she appeared dodgy. Mark panicked for a short time as he was unable to withdraw money f ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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