The world in action - geothermal activity at Wai-o-tapu

Kia ora tatou te aotearoa

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October 18th 2006
Which I think means 'hello everybody from the land of the long white cloud'. Yeah, I know it's corny but you try thinking of a witty title after 7 months on the road! My brain, my body and my bank balance are all in pretty poor shape but it's been well worth it, especially the last four weeks in New Zealand. There's still a lot of world left to see but it's difficult to imagine that there is anywh ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland

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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