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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: Once Were Travelers
Date: February 16th 2012
One of the most fascinating aspects of going to New Zealand was our almost total ignorance of our destination for next five weeks. Apart from the well known facts that the Hobbits live there and there are more sheep than people, we knew very little. Who's the prime minister of New Zealand? Not a faintest idea. Which party or parties run the country? Not a slightest clue. What have been the mom ... read more
Date: February 16th 2012
One of the most fascinating aspects of going to New Zealand was our almost total ignorance of our destination for next five weeks. Apart from the well known facts that the Hobbits live there and there are more sheep than people, we knew very little. Who's the prime minister of New Zealand? Not a faintest idea. Which party or parties run the country? Not a slightest clue. What have been the mom ... read more
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