Wellington Harbour

Art Deco to Cricket

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February 27th 2015
We travelled from Rotorua down to Napier, the road took us over the Ahimanawa Mountain Range which was a spectacular drive. A very steep and windy road weaving through the mountains. Beautiful trip. On arrival we were greeted by our host dressed up in her 1940's outfit who invited us to a party that night which they were hosting in the complex. We had come to Napier for the Art Deco weekend which ... read more

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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