Ivy found some turtles in Richmond

A couple of days of rain...Nelson, Richmond & Kaiteriteri

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June 19th 2011
The weather really hit us hard on Saturday. It rained most of the night and let up but continued through the day. We knew the weather was supposed to be a bit harsh today so we had plans to head into Nelson. The outdoor market that takes place every Saturday was not very inviting, as many of the booths did not appear to be set up so we didn't check it out. I ended up dropping off Suzy and ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Nelson Region » Nelson

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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