Napier Prison

Wellington to Napier

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April 29th 2007
We said goodbye to the South Island (not literally) and got back on the ferry to Windy Welly. Having already seen a fair bit of the sights we decided to only stay for 2 nights to allow more time to see some 'pastures new'. But we did manage to squeeze in a few drinks (alcoholic and tea) with our good pal Amy (she's from Bishop's Waltham not Southampton don't you know!?) who's living the high l ... 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