Wellington harbour

Windy Wellington

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January 9th 2010
Sometimes, labels are unfair. Wellington can be a nice hot sunny city. It is the capital of New Zealand, even though it's only a third of the size of Auckland. Today, our group saw the city at its best. We had a knowledgeable guide, and the sun beat down. It was my last day with the group, and it turned out to be a good one. As capital cities go, Wellington does quite well. It doesn’t seem to g ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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