Opening ceremony in cathedral square

January 24th 2011
Having seen a Canadian track team travelling on the plane with us we were intrigued as to what Paralympics athletics event could be happening in Christchurch. As we went through the arrivals lounge we saw an advert for the World Athletics Championships being held in Christchurch that coming week in the local stadium!! So once in Christchurch and settled we found out a little more information and w ... 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

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Keely and Mark

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Mark and I are taking a year out from our jobs to travel the world. Mark has attempted to travel twice before, first time he liked one place so much he stayed for the year and the second time he encountered a few visa issues along the way so returned early. A year out and jobs to come back to we are looking to do everything we possible can in the year away. We are currently still in the planning stages but thought we would start this blog to get used to using it before we go! We hope this blog will keep our beloved friends and family up to date and enterta... full info

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