An arty view of the falls

New Zealand weather is just like home!?!?

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August 14th 2009
So having picked up my Starlet and Steve we headed north on the N1 towards the Bay of Islands on the North East coast. Thankfully they drive on the left hand side of the road so it was relatively easy for me however having spent 6 1/2 months of this year in right hand drive countries I have had to occasionally do a double check to make sure I am on the correct side of the road (I have been be ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands » Paihia

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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