ATO Mom's Weekend

Random Thoughts about New Zealand and Studying Abroad

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April 10th 2007
As my study abroad experience nears the end, I have reflected upon some of the things I have seen, heard or experienced and have formed some opinions (go figure...) that I am offering to share with all of you. 1) The lack of footwear is disgusting. Unfortunately there are NO "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policies in AUS/NZ. Nasty ass feet walking around in grocery stores and restaurants mak ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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