Christchurch monument

New Zealand - South & North Islands

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February 10th 2006
Well, myself and Darren arrived in New Zealand on 10th January and we LOVE it. Such an amazing country and so much to see and do. We fit quite a good bit in, in just a month. We spent a few days in Christchurch and done all the sightseeing etc around there. Went on the gondolla and got amazing views of the surrouding mountain area and the city. Had a few nights out (an Irish pub called Micky Finns ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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