Akoroa

Pupz 'n' Pillz

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April 17th 2006
Well just still so overawed by the whales, just have such a strong memory - it really blew me away being within swimming distance of such a fantastic mammal. Please lets tell Norway, Iceland & Japan to stop the killing now! We are travelling towards Franz Josef & Fox glaciers - hoping we can hire all the gear - including socks - I have flip flops so hope boots are included. Have to say this wh ... 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