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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: West Coast and the Heli Hike
Date: December 6th 2006
We arrived to the West Coast in more rain with the promise of sunshine (although nobody was really very optimistic). We have stayed in a town called Hokitika which is a small town famous for Jade carvings. We decided to stop for a few days here as we are getting a bit tired moving around so much. We have stayed at a lovely holiday park with log cabins which is right on the beach front with lovely ... read more
Date: December 6th 2006
We arrived to the West Coast in more rain with the promise of sunshine (although nobody was really very optimistic). We have stayed in a town called Hokitika which is a small town famous for Jade carvings. We decided to stop for a few days here as we are getting a bit tired moving around so much. We have stayed at a lovely holiday park with log cabins which is right on the beach front with lovely ... read more
