Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Bay of Islands

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November 21st 2008
1st November 2008 Russell Had an early flight up to Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, followed by a shuttle bus to Pahia and a fast ferry to Russell. I stayed at Arcadia Lodge which is a brilliant B & B run by Brad and Dave. Brad used to be foreign affairs editor for Channel 4 news at the same time as Rory was working for them. He remembered Rory - and actually liked him!! Just as well or I ... 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