meeting house, waitangi

fun in the north island

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July 24th 2009
Hey!! Well thats me done in NZ and its been a mad few weeks, lots going on. After catching the ferry we had a night free camping and then chilled in Wellington. BIRTHDAY SEASON!! First skype i've ever done and had the pleasure of the Mead dinner table for D's birthday. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL!! X X Headed to Taupo on the sunday, another driving day. On Monday we attempted to skydive but the weat ... 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