Pompallier Mission

Bay of Islands

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February 6th 2010
What a brilliant 2 days we had at Russell. We took the ferry across the Bay to Paihia at one stage, to enjoy the best Pizza I've tasted this year and to visit the site of the Maori encampment at Waitangi (two days before the 170th anniversary of the Treaty). At W, we were treated to one Maori's perspective on the world in general and NZ in particular. Next day at the Pompallier Mission, we got a m ... read more

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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