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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: Lyttleton and New Brighton
Date: February 3rd 2011
As we were yet to visit Christchurch Cathedral we decided that we needed to do that before we left the area. So we headed back in the centre and to the Cathedral before heading on to Lyttleton and then onto New Brighton where we were staying for the next 3 days. The Cathedral has some lovely architecture and beautiful stained glass windows but we decided not to walk up the tower as it was $7 each! ... read more
Date: February 3rd 2011
As we were yet to visit Christchurch Cathedral we decided that we needed to do that before we left the area. So we headed back in the centre and to the Cathedral before heading on to Lyttleton and then onto New Brighton where we were staying for the next 3 days. The Cathedral has some lovely architecture and beautiful stained glass windows but we decided not to walk up the tower as it was $7 each! ... read more
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