Butch Maori Warrior

Auckland

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May 4th 2010
Geo: -36.8474, 174.7664th May. After an overnight flight, we arrived in Auckland on a lovely sunny day. Getting through customs at Auckland Airport took a long time because of the stringent checks to prevent foodstuffs, plants etc coming into the country – if it helps to save the cute kakapo then fine !. We were staying at the Auckland Club just off Queens St in the city centre – ... 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