the Paua Factory

An Exquisite Shell and a tiny "dinosaur"

April 17th 2013
Wednesday, 17th April - Day Fourteen: Upper Hutt to Napier 297km (179 miles). Paua is the Maori name for abalone in New Zealand, and although California seems to have the largest shells, these ones have the most remarkable colours. After the contents have been emptied when freshly caught and maybe ground into patties or fritters, the shells are sent here to Carterton. We tour the tiny ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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

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Mel and Howard

Over five years ago and 78,000 miles later, we are still so enthused about traveling through North America, that we’ll continue as long as possible. Our home is a lovely 36’ 5th wheel trailer pulled by “Rex”, our F350 one ton pick-up truck. We’ve had some amazing trips, spent months with our families who live thousands of miles apart, made wonderful friends and seen spectacular scenery from the east coast to the west. There’s so much to see and do that we can’t stop now. But, ahead of us a different kind of adventure awaits; a two month tour of New Zealand and Australia. ... full info

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