Abel Tasman

NZ - South Island

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June 13th 2008
Hello from cold New Zealand! Not used to this coldness after 3 months of sun!!! Have been spoilt! We flew into Christchurch on 1 June and were greeted by Jane and Doran (Jane is my mum's oldest friend for those of you who don't know). It was so nice to see them and to actually be greeted at an airport. Every time we get off a flight there's loads of people waiting to see their loved ones ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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