Hot Water Beach

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September 23rd 2005
We've packed a lot into our first full day on the North Island. After landing yesterday, we rented a car and Brian had a crash course (pun intended) in driving on the left side of the street. (He actually didn't crash, but there were a couple of white-knuckle moments). We got lost trying to leave Auckland - it's really confusing to get onto the motorways here, if you're picky about going i ... 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