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Bruce in his element

Day 267-270: Westport to Karamea, New Zealand

October 23rd 2009
Tuesday, October 20th We slept a little late and woke refreshed and ready for our big day. After breakfast we left Westport, heading for Karamea, 100km to the north. We were very excited, looking forward to learning some new skills and hopefully finding a different way of life. It took us two hours to get up there. Welcome to Karamea, population 650 (+2). When we arrived we found that ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island

New Zealand Flag 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
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