Mandeville

Gore to Te Anau

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May 14th 2012
Yes I know, by now any reader will be confused. The last post Dunedin to Gore is out of kilter datewise and in order of posting. Trouble is, am now trying to post entries retrospectively and the dates of posting are NOT those of actually travelling.....if you get what I mean! Will see if I can get it back in order. So, we left the little town of Gore late (11.30am) on the morning ... 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