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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: Last New Zealand Day
Date: March 17th 2010
On the morning of March 16th, we woke up in our tents to the sound of the ocean waves. After taking in one last view, we packed up our camping gear and drove from Kaikora to Christchurch, dodging sheep the whole way. We made our way to the Old Countryhouse hostel, which in truth was not so far from the downtown in spite of the name. Our first hour in the city and we were met with some remarkabl ... read more
Date: March 17th 2010
On the morning of March 16th, we woke up in our tents to the sound of the ocean waves. After taking in one last view, we packed up our camping gear and drove from Kaikora to Christchurch, dodging sheep the whole way. We made our way to the Old Countryhouse hostel, which in truth was not so far from the downtown in spite of the name. Our first hour in the city and we were met with some remarkabl ... read more
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