Bean bags in Auckland

Wicked times in the North Island!

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November 26th 2009
New Zealand - The North Island They say that Great Britain and America are two great nations separated by one language; New Zealand should be added too. Pronunciation is the key, ‘I’ is pronounced ‘u’ and ‘e’ is pronounced ‘I’ once you’ve got your head round that the rest is easy. Except when place names should finish like Kaukapakapa, Tutukaka, Whangaruru and Haruru they seem ... 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