View - Near Christchurch

New Zealand & Australia

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February 17th 2009
This is hopefully for all of you to see what fun I'm having in New Zealand & Australia! I will do my best to add photos and as much info as possible. You can also add the odd comment! I arrived today after 26 hours on a flight, they are quite strict on what you bring in and even my walking boots had to be checked and cleaned!! The immigration officer looked for a ring on my engagement fi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North 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