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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: Kiwiland, North Island
Date: February 24th 2012
Arriving in Auckland, we learn that it stands on about 50 volcanos, the last one erupting about 600 years ago, brave are those living in Auckland! Not the bravest though, the award goes to Christchurch with its almost daily earthquakes. It has become such a usual occurance of daily life, that it has even made its way to the topics of the comedy scene of Auckland. We took a look at one of the volca ... read more
Date: February 24th 2012
Arriving in Auckland, we learn that it stands on about 50 volcanos, the last one erupting about 600 years ago, brave are those living in Auckland! Not the bravest though, the award goes to Christchurch with its almost daily earthquakes. It has become such a usual occurance of daily life, that it has even made its way to the topics of the comedy scene of Auckland. We took a look at one of the volca ... read more
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