View from room

Welcome to Auckland!

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December 1st 2006
We are settling into life in New Zealand quite comfortably, thanks in the most part, to Dennis' brother Paul and his girlfriend Sally. Having a place to stay and lots of resources have made getting "set-up" much easier. And it's always nice to have the feeling of family around. So, while we were staying with them, we spent some time getting acquainted to our new city. This was easy since Nissan ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » South Auckland

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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