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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: Randy cows
Date: March 29th 2010
Since leaving Asia the background noise that is present in my mind seems to have returned. I don't know if it's the proliferation of beauty magazines, fashion and 'stuff' that inspires the return of craving, but, if anywhere stands a chance of reducing that in a Western environment I think that NZ is the place! Auckland was a real crash and my first, and gratefully wrong impression of NZ. On ... read more
Date: March 29th 2010
Since leaving Asia the background noise that is present in my mind seems to have returned. I don't know if it's the proliferation of beauty magazines, fashion and 'stuff' that inspires the return of craving, but, if anywhere stands a chance of reducing that in a Western environment I think that NZ is the place! Auckland was a real crash and my first, and gratefully wrong impression of NZ. On ... read more
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Chris and Nikki
Chris & Nikki
Awesome picture!
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