Whangerei

Jenny the Wondervan

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February 14th 2011
Mum had decided that the best way for us to see the North Island of New Zealand was to hire a campervan. This meant that we could drive wherever we wanted and not have to worry about finding hotels or anything. I think mum was a little nervous about driving Jenny when we saw her as she was really big. She was 7 meters long and 3 meters high. At least they drive on the same side of the road i ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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