Maori Presentation

Auckland to ChristChurch

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March 13th 2011
Kia Ora! Well, here we are 3 days into our Kiwi adventure. First off, the flight wasn’t too bad, as we both were able to get some sleep, but the after-effects of traveling 12+ hours are a little tough. We got into Auckland and checked into our hotel in the Parnell area around 6 in the morning. We spent the day walking around town, getting to know the lay of the land, and doing everything we coul ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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