Polynesian centre

Hawaii shots

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November 16th 2007
Aloha Cousins Once again, thanks for all your messages. Two days ago we went to the Sky tower in Aukland at approx 250metres high. The views from the top were panoramic, pictures to follow.Yesterday we travelled to Paihia in the bay of Islands and landed up in a back packers hostel called Capt Bobs. What a great place. Today we have been round the bay of Islands and seen some wonderful sights, ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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