Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington 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
Our big post-retirement trip! Six months in the planning (but most of if left to the last minute)we wondered if we would manage to get to the airport due to all the snow!... full info