Orewa Beach

Farewell to the Simpson Life...as we know it!!

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November 7th 2006
I cannot believe I have been here for a month - the time has gone so quickly but then again, I seem to have done so much. The Simpson family have certainly made a good move over here - they have my approval, however I will not be joining them (yet!) as Mum and Dad keep asking me. I really think it is a great place to bring up children and for family life. Even though I have not had the bestes ... read more

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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