Christchurch

Christchurch - The colonial city!

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January 17th 2007
After the NY party I got a lift to Christchurch where I met up with a few mates I met before a while back. Favourite city in NZ so far. It has a colonial feel to it and actually has a bit of life in it. There is so much going on in NZ but with a small population the first thing that hits you is that you wonder where everyone goes out. They all have their own parties but Christchurch is a lot more ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

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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