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Buskerfest in Christchurch

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February 3rd 2010
Well, technically we're not in Christchurch right now. We've cleared right out of New Zealand entirely and have moved on to Australia, but more about that later. First -- the end of our time in NZ: We spent quite a bit of time being entertained by the International Buskerfest that was going on. It's an annual thing, and is quite a big deal - people come from all over, both to watch and entertai ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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