Ponsonby old home

Packing and Unpacking Again

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November 11th 2008
We got an early start on the day and starting packing. The hostel had kindly said that we could store our stuff until afternoon so we just need to complete the car sale, pick up the rental car, and head out of the city. About 8:45 I get a call from our German buyer, he is unable to take out enough money today and so will have to complete the sale tomorrow. This is a problem as we have now told the ... 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