Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch 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
I am Carrie Dettmer. A 38 year old lover of travel and adventure with a travel bucket list that is pages long. Aaron and I spent twelve years taking care of two aging grandparents. Now that they are no longer with us, we are focusing on our life together and all the things we want to do and the places we want to go...a whole new world! Thanks for sharing our journeys with us! We are glad you are along for the ride. :-)... full info