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A Queen visits

Posted on February 17, 2011 by David

The Queen Elizabeth, the newest luxury liner of that name, glided into Waitemata Harbour this morning on its first ever visit to Auckland. Launched by Her Majesty the Queen at Southampton in England last October, the 90,900-tonne Cunard ship is … Continue reading →

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Waitangi – Waka Karakia

Posted on February 7, 2011 by David

Waka Karakia – the blessing of the waka, is a ceremony carried out at Te Tii Beach, Waitangi, on Waitangi day, 6 February. Waka are Maori canoes, and karakia means prayer or incantation. On Waitangi Day, the ceremonial waka are … Continue reading →

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New Year

Posted on January 1, 2011 by David

Another year has passed by and so begins 2011, the year New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup. Auckland welcomed 2011 with the biggest fireworks display since the millennium celebrations thanks to a private sponsor. Skytower provided its usual display, … Continue reading →

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Pacific Jewel

Posted on December 10, 2010 by David

Auckand, is the the host to many cruise ships during the summer and the Pacific Jewel, one of the P&O fleet made a recent visit. Soon her sister ship, the Pacific Pearl, will be based in Auckland for this season. … Continue reading →

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