Hello Ashburton

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September 20th 2017
Don't know where to start... but to make a long story short: After some difficulties and having my car checked by a mechanic I was finally ready for my adventure or rather for my first job in Ashburton. Today was actually my first 'working day' on the farm. In fact, I just had to do some chores around the house and after that I was free. So I drove to Akaroa. Despite the cloudy and windy weather ... 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