John Tabutt-McCarthy

NEW ZEALAND--SOUTH ISLAND

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February 20th 2011
Just as we were publishing this blog today we received word of another earthquake striking Christchurch. It sounds like it was more devastating than the original shaker with severe damage to the downtown area and with people trapped in collapsed churches and office buildings. From early reports the city of Lyttelton which is where we dock also took a direct hit. We are very worried about the ar ... 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