Wellington Photo 21

Wellington

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May 5th 2010
Waking up by the murmuring stream was a relaxing way to start the day and indeed, set the tone for the morning. There was no hurry to pack up as we were not due at Warren's uncle's until the afternoon, so we took the opportunity to have a bit of a read before heading off. The route back to the main road was short so we were soon on our way. There really is not a lot happening between our camps ... 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