Auckland downtown

An Auckland mishmash tale

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December 4th 2011
The tale of biosecurity and invasive plant researchers My boots are confiscated at Auckland International Airport. I grabbed about four hours of sleep on the 13 hr plane ride from San Fran to Auckland, and I wearily stare at the efficient man who’s looking at my boots in firm distaste. I make one argument, “I’m an invasive plant researcher. I can assure you those are grass seed shells, n ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Central

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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