Mikiah

Surf Lessons with Kooks

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March 21st 2006
Surf trip with Kiwi Surf Grommet While I was living with Chris and Ange one of their neighbours (knowing that I surfed) asked me if I’d take along Mikiah, their 11 year old son next time I go. No worries, I said and arranged for a trip when the next swell was due. So, me and the grom (grom - AKA grommet is a term used for kids who surf - don't ask me the origin) we head off to the be ... 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