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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: North to South In NZ
Date: May 14th 2012
George (with commentary by Al): On Monday we leave Devonport and go to Whitianga (pronounced Vitianga) (Actually pronounced Fitianga, Ed!). We arrive at the campsite 3 hours after we left. The campsite has a trampoline.<span><span><span><span> The following day we go to a beach that has hot water in the sand. We dig a hole and then lie down in the hot w ... read more
Date: May 14th 2012
George (with commentary by Al): On Monday we leave Devonport and go to Whitianga (pronounced Vitianga) (Actually pronounced Fitianga, Ed!). We arrive at the campsite 3 hours after we left. The campsite has a trampoline.<span><span><span><span> The following day we go to a beach that has hot water in the sand. We dig a hole and then lie down in the hot w ... read more
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Marion and Len
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Hi folks it sounds absolutley lovely. Could we have a pic of Al with a pint of best bitter in the next blog. If it comes from NZ! Local brew of course. Were you scared Ruby when you went ahead of the others? We thought the pigs looked very friendly if a little porcine ....gettit!! The scenery looks amazing. Lots of love Nanny and Grandypaaapppyy.....POP!!
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