Maori greeting

Rotovegas vs Glow Worms

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November 5th 2007
After another early start we headed for Rotorua. On the way we stopped in (cant remember name) for a walk through some old gold mines! There were parts where it was pitch black and you couldn't see a thing. It was good fun though and when you got to the other side there were some great views of the valley bellow. After that we made a quick stop in Matamata (aka hobbiton!) where the filmed the s ... 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