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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: Plenty of ice but no gin and tonic!
Date: August 2nd 2010
Don't even know where to begin with this update, Ive done so much already! Started off on the North Island with a bit of kayaking. The guide made us hot chocolate on a deserted beach near Cathedral Cove. In the evening we went to hot water beach and dug holes in the sand which filled with hot geothermal water. It was a bit surreal lying in 4 inches of boiling water while others stood around i ... read more
Date: August 2nd 2010
Don't even know where to begin with this update, Ive done so much already! Started off on the North Island with a bit of kayaking. The guide made us hot chocolate on a deserted beach near Cathedral Cove. In the evening we went to hot water beach and dug holes in the sand which filled with hot geothermal water. It was a bit surreal lying in 4 inches of boiling water while others stood around i ... read more
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