One of the natives - A Kea

Day 7 - Friday - Christchurch - Greymouth

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March 9th 2007
Updated 19 MAR 07 Christchurch is a really laid back city. We’ve decided that if we had to make a comparison then Christchurch would be like Melbourne, except more laid back and less hazardous to drive through. Amazing drive. We spent our night in Christchurch staying with reallies. This was one of the highlights of Christchurch for us both. A big THANK YOU goes out to you, Rebec ... 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