Sophia, Stu, and Claire

Quick trip to Marlborough

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December 19th 2009
We shot up to Blenheim to visit Claire, Mary's sister, and family (Mike, Tui, and Sophia) Took a few walks around the area, had a great dinner and then came back to Kaikoura the next day. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Marlborough » Blenheim

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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