Fur Seal

Kaikoura etc

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February 27th 2009
Tuesday 24th February - Before leaving Marahua called in at a wonderful place called ‘Unique Arts’ and bought some gifts also called in and a saw a guy who originated from Lewisham(!) who made fantastic Walnut rocking chairs (took his card for when we might be able to afford it!!). Now heading for Kaikoura travelled via St. Arnaud at the northern tip of Nelson Lakes and then on to Blenheim - a ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura

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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