Kaikoura

"SPOT ON" The Stunning South

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November 24th 2006
("spot on" is a common kiwi saying which means like hell yeah/awesome/good stuff!) November 14th...Landed in Christchurch Well I had a great flight into Christchurch and met a friendly Kiwi who was nice enough to offer me his seat so I could have a better view from the plane...it was sunny and warm, my medicine from the "chemist" (oz word for pharmarcy) had worked its magic and the ex ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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