From Under the Sky Tower

Welcome to New Zealand

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August 13th 2009
Just some notes for now: The law enforcement isn't very good here - 18 and 19 year olds are drinking along side us adults in the bars, I saw a lot of people driving on the wrong side of the road and it's got to be illegal to have everyone enjoying themselves and be in such good, friendly spirits... Working on 4 hours of sleep ... read more

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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