mini-NZ7-02

NZ 7

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January 16th 2009
Denniston used to be one of the best coal mines in the world. Now, all that's left is a few derilict buildings, an old museum and ... lots of rust. "When a hot woman meets a hermit only one of them is going to change." Charles Bukowski's poem found in an old book at Drifter's Cafe, Hector, South Island. w. PS: If you're already receiving too much spam, please feel free to unsubscribe. ... 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