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week 19

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January 31st 2009
SAT - good to be back in Auckland. did usual auckland sat stuff, bought essentials, messed on with karl, had our rooms messed about by ACB (again, as usual) and internetted til my head hurt uploading pics for you lot to have a look at 😊 SUN - another nicely relaxing Auckland day, went to Albert Park and ate sushi in the sun 😊 internet, photos etc. Kate's half birthday today (yes she ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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