Christchurch museum

Christchurch

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March 6th 2007
We've had a nice few days in Christchurch. It's been very hot the last two days so have mainly been wandering the town at a slow pace, checked out some nice local markets, been to the museum and art gallery and the botanic gardens. Had a lovely dinner out last night. Shashi tried the huge green lipped mussels which are only found on South Island and then lamb and I went for fish of the day, so it ... read more

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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