How Captain Birdseye finds his staff

So long and thanks for all the fish

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July 10th 2006
My stay in Kerikeri is drawing to a close and probably not before time. Although I’ve enjoyed working in the gardens (I enjoyed the gardens, not the work so much) an older member of Robin’s family passed away on Friday so there is an odd atmosphere at the moment. I decided to get out of town for the day and head off to Piahia to try and spot some dolphins. Before I left for New Zealand I said ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Bay of Islands

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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