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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: Lake Taupo
Date: November 17th 2006
Whilst in Taupo we were feeling rather adventurous and took advantage of the best place to skydive in NZ as the views are spectacular. We planned on doing the jump from 12,000 feet and not buy any of the photos or dvd, but we were soon convinced that 15,000 feet was the way to go as the freefall was longer and of course we had to have photographic evidence!! Well worth it. The most inten ... read more
Date: November 17th 2006
Whilst in Taupo we were feeling rather adventurous and took advantage of the best place to skydive in NZ as the views are spectacular. We planned on doing the jump from 12,000 feet and not buy any of the photos or dvd, but we were soon convinced that 15,000 feet was the way to go as the freefall was longer and of course we had to have photographic evidence!! Well worth it. The most inten ... read more
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