Maori Encounter 4

Maori Encounter

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April 6th 2018
Blog 22 Picton, New Zealand, April 5 ,2018 – Weather forecast: sunny with scattered clouds; temperature 20°C, wind 8kts (3 Beaufort) Picton is located on the northern end of the South Island and is considered the gateway to the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This region is noted for its scenic beauty, its wineries, sheep farms and the “sounds” – the deep waterways along the co ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Picton

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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