Nelson Mural

Nelson

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November 19th 2016
This morning we ventured down to the weekly craft market - much to Bernie's excitement. Actually, I'm always happy to wander around a craft market, but it's not really Bernie's thing. There was a wide variety of plants, produce, clothing and jewellery. There was some very, very nice jewellery, but I resisted buying any because, of course, the pieces I liked the most were quite pricey. Such restrai ... 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