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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: Ice and Water
Date: March 23rd 2007
It's been at least three weeks since our last update and we have moved all the way up the west coast during that time. We've moved on every two or three days and continued to stay in a whole range of accommodation - it's been absolutely brilliant. So. let's pick up from last time Monday 5th March - Doubtful Sound - wow - what a fantastic day we had. We set off across Lake Manapouri on a grey, ... read more
Date: March 23rd 2007
It's been at least three weeks since our last update and we have moved all the way up the west coast during that time. We've moved on every two or three days and continued to stay in a whole range of accommodation - it's been absolutely brilliant. So. let's pick up from last time Monday 5th March - Doubtful Sound - wow - what a fantastic day we had. We set off across Lake Manapouri on a grey, ... read more
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