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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: Mount Taranaki
Date: May 1st 2006
Instead of jumping back on the Stray bus I took a detour with Jen through the National Park and Forgotten Highway to New Plymouth, on the west coast. She did the driving I choose the music (and slept). The forgotten highway gives you a pretty good feel for what NZ is all about. From the Mountains of the National Park you pass into sheep filled rolling hills onto unseale ... read more
Date: May 1st 2006
Instead of jumping back on the Stray bus I took a detour with Jen through the National Park and Forgotten Highway to New Plymouth, on the west coast. She did the driving I choose the music (and slept). The forgotten highway gives you a pretty good feel for what NZ is all about. From the Mountains of the National Park you pass into sheep filled rolling hills onto unseale ... read more
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