Laura and Family

Auckland

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March 21st 2007
On arriving in our 6th 'round the world' country, we had the luxury of being met at Auckland Airport by Laura's aunt and uncle, Bernadette and Pete, who we stayed with for the first part of our New Zealand adventure. During the week, we really loved getting to know Bernadette and Pete; Rebecca, Jo and Nic (Laura's cousins); and Yasmine, Henry, Caitlin and Gabriella (Laura's cousin's children), ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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