NZ natural speed bumps! Photo 4

NZ natural speed bumps!

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January 16th 2011
We went to Napier, an art deco town on the East coast of North Island. It was re-built in art deco style in the 1930s following a big earthquake. There are still earthquakes happening here all the time. We went to Opossum World where they make very expensive jumpers and socks from possum fur. "We're on the road again..."! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Hawkes Bay » Napier

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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