View from the railway platform

Day 19 - A lazy day in paradise

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January 16th 2010
I’ve been in New Zealand now for nearly 2 weeks, and it’s time for a relaxing day. I’m staying in a motel out of town and have a suite with access to swimming pool, sauna and spa bath plus internet and laundry facilities. So, a gentle potter is all I’ll do today. Step one is a visit to the local Pak ‘n Save for a few supplies. This is one of 5 supermarket chains which all seem to open 7 ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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