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Leaving New Zealand

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January 4th 2013
Leaving New Zealand and Wanaka It had to happen some time we had to leave our new home Wanaka made very special because people we love are there. After a very cold night with howling wind and rain this morning the sun shone and the mountains all had a dusting of snow, simply stunning! We said our farewells and left quickly stopping at the post office to send back a parcel and no they haven't done ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Wanaka

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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