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Hikurangi

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November 15th 2007
As we came back with George and Beb on Tuesday, he pointed out this wonderful limestone outcrop, and as its close to Whangarei, we popped up for a closer look. It turns out to be a spiritual site, so no eating or walking over the rocks. Nevertheless, worth a look, I always like a bit of Karst! Then we called in at the museum - closed, but the lady in the library rang the lady with the key, and we ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

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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