The All Blacks about to take a conversion

Wellington- the capital of New Zealand

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June 6th 2007
I spent 4 nights in Wellington because I managed to get a ticket to see the All Blacks play France. I was incredibly excited and it was one of the highlights of my time here so far. So I had three days to spend sight seeing before the big game. I had a walk around the city when I first arrived and decided the shops looked good. Although not so good for souvenir shopping. I got some gloves anyway ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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