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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: Off road in the quagmire, Hobbits in the shire and other short stories.
Date: August 13th 2006
Ey Up, During our last week in New Zealand we've been upto all sorts of activities, making our way from Taupo to Auckland via the Waitomo Caves, Hamilton and Hobbiton. The weather has been pretty shocking, many places have been flooded, in Taupo it rained constantly while we were there. Me and Jonny had planned to do a Sky Dive in Taupo but unfortunately it was too cloudy so it was cancel ... read more
Date: August 13th 2006
Ey Up, During our last week in New Zealand we've been upto all sorts of activities, making our way from Taupo to Auckland via the Waitomo Caves, Hamilton and Hobbiton. The weather has been pretty shocking, many places have been flooded, in Taupo it rained constantly while we were there. Me and Jonny had planned to do a Sky Dive in Taupo but unfortunately it was too cloudy so it was cancel ... read more
