Aukland - A Fine City

Aukland - prettier from a distance....

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September 30th 2005
Well, after a slightly shakey start in Aukland, everything has sorted itself out. More or less. I had a fairly rough cold the first few days here and this, coupled with my lameness - i managed to lose my cash card, made me feel that life in New Zealand might end up being a little shit. Thankfully, I had a lovely day yesterday, and today looks set to be just as pleasant! I went out to Waiheke Is ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand

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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