Learning about the Maoris at Bastion Point with Craig

February 14th 2007
The day we left Paihia we managed to see a little bit of the town despite sporting a massive hangover. The town was buzzing with people, there was loads going on from some kind of garden fate to helicopter rides that were regularly taking off at a spot near the beach. I kind of wished we had more time here but we had to get back to our hostel to catch the magic bus back to Auckland. When bac ... 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

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Samantha Sparke

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My name is Sammi. I left work in September 2006 to pursue my life long dream of travelling the world and it has exceeded all my expectations so far. If you fancy reading some of my blogs which include, Africa and South East Asia, New Zealand and a bit of Australia (so far), then please do. As of today (4/05/07) my broken foot is all but healed and I am currently heading up the east coat of Australia and I've just left Fraiser Island, which was utterly amazing! I finish travelling in Cairns on May 23rd and head to Singapore before going home :( This has been the most amazing year of my life. ... full info

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