Christchurch botanical gardens

New Zealand again...

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December 8th 2008
So, i am back in New Zealand again (my home away from home) and as some people expressed concern that i hadn't updated my blog for a while i thought i would let you all know that i was safe and sound... The conference was last week and so not much exciting to report really - my presentation was on the first morning and so good to get it out of the way, it was okay not the best i've ever given b ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Dunedin

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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