The moa

A giant flightless bird that is totally cool, despite being extinct.

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February 3rd 2008
I got to explore Christchurch on my own today. My eyes popped open this morning at 8 AM, and I couldn't get back to sleep. An early morning it was, then! I decided to walk downdown to see the sights; Bealey's Hotel (where I'm staying) is close to the heart of Christchurch- about 30 minutes if you hustle, 45 if you stroll (I did the latter). It's a pretty walk--New Zealanders love their gardens ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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

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