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 | Joined | January 23rd 2006 | Trips | 2 |
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Tara Cloud
The Phoenix
Good for you for visiting and sharing this--the city needs tourism to help it rebuild. One can always choose one's perspective--broken building or ones being rebuilt, as well as the fabulous, innovative solutions--container cafes, washing machine discos, streetlight sculptures and all the public art. Not to mention, watching cranes in action is pretty interesting. Sounds like a lot of fun!