North Island fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa placabilis)

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February 9th 2008
Today I flew into Wellington. I rarely get up to the North Island -- the last time was in 2002 in fact -- so I thought we should make a trip up there and do some of the things that New Zealand's mighty capital has to offer. Its not often anyone states that they are excited to be going to Wellington, but I was happy to say it. On the cards were visits to the Karori Sanctuary, Kapiti Island, Somes I ... 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

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