The harbour as seen from my hotel room

New Zealand

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January 4th 2007
Landed in New Zealand late in the eavening after a quick flight via Syndey. Nice to be in a bit of a cooler climate. Went straight to the hotel from the airport and a had a quick walk around town. An impressive full moon was on display. Laskeuduin Uuuteen Seelantiin myöhään illalla ja menin suoraan hotelliin. Hottelin jälkeen otin pienen kävelyn keskustassa, aika hieno täysikuu oli esillä. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » 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