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Visa Vacation! (New Zealand Part I)

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August 1st 2008
G'day! Apologies for being a bit behind on our blogging - we've been too busy travelling, working, moving apartments, and admittedly a bit lazy. But don't fret - we're back and we have lots to report! Some exciting news - at the end of July Matt's company decided to officially sponsor him for his long-term work visa. As good as that is, what was even more exciting was that in order to apply ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

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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