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The bow of the 'waka nui nui (big big canoe) has some very ornate carvings. The red figure to the right of this contains a lot of history. The tourist who insisted on getting into my photo was not quick enough with her camera to shoot me back. If anyone can give me her phone number, I'll call to tell her how upset I am that she's ruined the picture.

Day 7 - Joining Kirra

January 4th 2010
A decision I made fairly early on with this blog was not to mention specific company names of places I stayed at, or services I used, unless needed for the story. No-one is paying me to write this, and I don’t feel the need to market anyone else’s services. However, on day 7, I am entering a new world - the world of coach tours - and as it is a bit of a gamble for 7 days, and a key step in my ... read more

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

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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