Auckland City

New Zealand - North Island

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June 2nd 2007
Oh my god i am in love with New Zealand already and i have only been here a week. Everyone talks about how nice it is over here but its still surprising how nice it is! And all the New Zealanders we have met so far have been REALLY friendly! Sorry if i repeat myself at all i really cant remember what i said, or where i was when i last emailed... We have been so busy because we have been doing ... 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