Windy Wellington Photo 4

Windy Wellington

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December 16th 2007
After waking up to another dull day, we were not that bothered as we had a day planned in the National Museum called Te Papa which comes highly recommended by all that have visited.. Think Chamber street x 5 for size, we were sucked in by the first level which was a full explanation of how the tectonic plates all work and why nz is such a dangerous place to stay. NZ is basically riding on the ... 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