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 | Joined | February 27th 2012 | Trips | 0 |
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Paul D
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New Zealand
Hi guys, very much enjoying your messages popping into the inbox and providing a bit of escapism from a very grey and damp London. We've wellies drying out on the radiators and bulging tunnels on the tube - oh the glamour! New Zealand sounds great - as do all the places you've been to. Some of your Vietnam and Laos posts reminded us strongly of our time there - especially with the traffic chaos. Can't wait to see some pictures of the New Zealand landscape. All the best, Paul, Di and Milo