Whites Bay

Ex-Pat Newbie: Return to Auckland

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July 4th 2010
I sold almost everything, or gave it away. It was a very cleansing experience. Our possessions do not define us; on the contrary they weigh us down, making us feel as if change is impossible. I did however decide to travel with a smattering of clothes and my camping gear. This turned out to be a big mistake. Had I researched the airline baggage fees accurately, I would have realized that it w ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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