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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: New Zealand
Date: March 28th 2010
I am currently writing this blog sat on Paihia beach at the bay of islands, which makes a nice change from a dingy dorm room or a crammed internet cafe! I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand on my sister's birthday, 18th March. New Zealand is the 2nd country after america for airport security and screening. So first I had to clear passport control, once I was through and getting my baggage off th ... read more
Date: March 28th 2010
I am currently writing this blog sat on Paihia beach at the bay of islands, which makes a nice change from a dingy dorm room or a crammed internet cafe! I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand on my sister's birthday, 18th March. New Zealand is the 2nd country after america for airport security and screening. So first I had to clear passport control, once I was through and getting my baggage off th ... read more
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