Abel Tasmin

South Island - Sweet As Bro!

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August 6th 2006
So I was in Wellington for a couple of days, which was enough really, although it's pretty nice. Best part was probably the museum which was huge and had loads about the history of NZ and the Maoris as well as an earthquake simulator and the Lord of the Rings exhibition which was pretty cool even for a non film geek like me. So enough of museums and it was time to go to the South island where all ... read more

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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