Rangitaiki River

A Cornucopia: The Bay of Plenty

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February 16th 2009
When Capt. James Cook first discovered this area, he called it the Bay of Plenty because of the abundance of fresh water, food and the friendly people. Today he might call it the Bay of Plenty to do. It is also the fastest growing area in New Zealand, basically due to retirees flocking to the area for the pleasant weather and the beach. Our ship berthed in the Tauranga Harbour under the watch ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Plenty » Tauranga

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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