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Another ferry leaving the Sounds  
   

Another ferry leaving the Sounds

Crossing over

May 9th 2008
Today we left Paekakariki very early (in the dark!) and drove to Wellington to catch the early ferry across to Picton on the South Island. Our voyage took us through the awesome Malborough Sounds where we saw several groups of dolphins and some spectacular scenery. This was a pivotal moment for us as we are getting nearer and nearer to our new home. The journey from Auckland to Ch ... read more
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New Zealand Flag 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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