Huka Falls

Arrival in Christchurch

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December 17th 2006
Friday. We’ve arrived in Christchurch, and are hoping that the anticipated reunion with the boys tomorrow will go according to plan. They should now be at the Hong Kong stopover if everything is on schedule, before arriving tomorrow afternoon here in Christchurch to join us. However, a summary of what we’ve been up to since the last entry: Wednesday. As we had completed our main object ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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