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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: Dunedin to Nelson (the long way round)
Date: March 6th 2007
We travelled down the East Coast to Dunedin which is the South Islands 2nd city after Christchurch. Dunedin is Celctic for Edinburgh. The city has a statue of Robert Burns in the centre, echoing its foundation by Scottish settlers. We found Dunedin to be a really nice city with several good shopping streets which are also full of cafes and bars. We managed to stumble across a great little pub wher ... read more
Date: March 6th 2007
We travelled down the East Coast to Dunedin which is the South Islands 2nd city after Christchurch. Dunedin is Celctic for Edinburgh. The city has a statue of Robert Burns in the centre, echoing its foundation by Scottish settlers. We found Dunedin to be a really nice city with several good shopping streets which are also full of cafes and bars. We managed to stumble across a great little pub wher ... read more
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