Monumental island ferry

North and South

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December 15th 2011
Sneaky scientist Our ferry to the South Island is not until early afternoon so while Kristy works, I get to sneak into Zealandia Bird Sanctuary. Heather’s flatmate, the kiwi researcher, works at the Sanctuary and she gives me her ID card. She tells me that there is a check-bag area right in front of the automatic double-gate. So when I get to the surveillance outdoor entrance with its bl ... 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