Laura and Paul at Cone-Sunday morning

Tramping up Mount Pirongia

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November 3rd 2015
Paul and I hiked a portion of Mt Pirongia one of the first weekends after I arrived in NZ. At the time the weather was cooler and we had a fair bit of rain and the trail was really muddy. I remember it having some ups and downs and parts that were difficult to cross due to mud. I also remember the return portion being easier as I had built up some confidence on traversing the trail. Paul and I hav ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island

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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