Mummy and son at the zoo

Joel turns 1

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August 25th 2007
Well it is hard to believe but our little boy is not so little anymore. On the weekend we celebrated Joel's first birthday and we must say it is rather scary at just how fast the year has gone. Joel is amazing and growing up to be a very happy little man. Anna and I took him to the zoo on his actual birthday. I am sure this will be the first of many outings to the zoo as he was fascinated with t ... 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