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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: Welcome to New Zealand
Date: December 1st 2006
Landing in Auckland we were greeted by pouring rain. Great to be here, as we heard the farewell song from Matamanoa ringing in our ears : ( Once through immigration we had to get the tent checked by New Zealand’s equivalent to the Environmental “A TEAM,” who safe guard against any foreign bacteria/bugs from being brought into the country. The Tent passed so we were on our way. We were sta ... read more
Date: December 1st 2006
Landing in Auckland we were greeted by pouring rain. Great to be here, as we heard the farewell song from Matamanoa ringing in our ears : ( Once through immigration we had to get the tent checked by New Zealand’s equivalent to the Environmental “A TEAM,” who safe guard against any foreign bacteria/bugs from being brought into the country. The Tent passed so we were on our way. We were sta ... read more
