At Leoni's

New Zealand- North Island

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November 2nd 2006
Unfortunately this blog will be short and sweet as we are cramped for time to get back to our bus.We arrived in New Zealand October 11th, and LOVE IT. After spending some time with Leonie (a family friend of Mike's, who is FABULOUS) we made or way around to North Island and then down to Raglan. Where we are POSTED! The surf is amazing for Mike and our hostel is wonderful. We are staying and now wo ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan

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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