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Wellington

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February 25th 2011
After the change to the flights we said our goodbyes to Laura and Macky at the airport, wishing them all the best when they get to Christchurch. I know things will be hard for them, so I hope they get sorted as soon as they possibly can. It has been great to see them and hopefully we can catch up again when we get round to Christchurch around the 16th March. Flying into Wellington, the houses ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington

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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