Reefton Lookout

Uncle Chris Arrives

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December 8th 2007
Astrid saw Nayana off on Sunday after a pleasant weekend in Christchurch. I stayed home with Adrianne so that she could attend her friend Hannah's birthday party. The party was held at Paula's local eatery Alfresco's where we often have dinner on a Friday night. While Adrianne was enjoying the party, I had a pizza and drink or two with Hannah's parents Anne and Gareth and Paula out on the deck. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Reefton

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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