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 | Joined | March 13th 2007 | Trips | 15 |
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Donna and Neil
Donna and Neil
Ahhh, sandflies!
We remember dodging the sandflies on the South Island...we ended up draping our mosquito net over the back of our camper van so we could at least get some fresh air! Interesting into about those pesky buggers! That's complete rubbish about colours though, but one thing is for certain - don't go into salt water with sandfly bites as it re-activates the anti-coagulants and the itching frenzy starts all over again! Reading your blog brought back some nice memories of our time in NZ...especially those orchard stalls - you guys are so lucky to have such cheap and good quality fruit! It is strange to be a tourist in your own country but fun too, hope the rest of your trip is good!