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Sailing on the Vigilant from Paihia

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January 18th 2012
Woke up early and headed to the wharf to catch a sailboat for the day. Sailed with Mike, the captain, and a family from OZ and another couple. Great day and beautiful weather! ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Paihia

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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