views over Auckland from Mt Eden (2)

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Who are you calling hairy, and, by the way, my name’s not May!

February 5th 2009
Sorry, couldn’t resist that one! Arriving in Auckland, everywhere are people saying “Haere Mae” (which sounds to me like ‘hairy May’!) and Kia Ora (just like the juice) both of which seem to mean welcome. So: Haere Mae/Kia Ora to Auckland and New Zealand! Wednesday 4 February Since I only had 2 full days to spend in Auckland just now (I’m coming back later), it’s only really enou ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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

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