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Wellington Boots in New Zealand

Try eBay.com.au for coat stands, wellington boots, or kids clothing shipping to New Zealand. Also see http://www.wellies.co.nz for Wellington Boots (Gumboots) in New Zealand - with an amazing selection of Hunter Wellies. See if there are any wellies for sale on Gumtree Wellington, New Zealand. Skellerup (based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded by George W. Skellerup in 1939) - have been manufacturing Gumboots, Thongs, and other rubber products, for over 60 years - see this list of Skellerup gumboot Retailers in New Zealand. Read more about the gumboot culture in New Zealand.

History of Wellington New Zealand

The city of Wellington, New Zealand - was named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo. The Duke's title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset. Mount Wellington in Tasmania (near Hobart), originally called Table Mountain - until it was renamed in honour of the Duke of Wellington.

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Timeline and important dates

Here is a brief history of Wellington, New Zealand.

~0: Evidence of human settlement by people from Polynesia
~800: Maori people arrive
~900: Kupe tribe settle in Wellington
1642: First European explorers
1839: Settlement by Europeans in Wellington
1840: Pact with Britain
1857: Authority to change constitution
1865: Wellington became capital of New Zealand, replacing Auckland
1907: Self-governing overseas territory
1923: Independent international trade negotiations
1947: Independence from Britain
1986: Constitution act, revocation of all UK legislative power

Interesting

Wellington is the southernmost national capital in the world
4,115,771 population (2007)
Geographic coordinates: 41 28 S, 174 51 E
The Kiwi, a small native flightless bird, represents New Zealand (not official)

References

CIA world fact book Wellington New Zealand
New Zealand Wildlife and Nature - 21 day tour including Wellington

Interactive Map of New Zealand

This map shows the country of New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.

Interactive Map of Wellington New Zealand

Maps of Wellington New Zealand

The City of Wellington Zealand's own website provides educational as well as easy to read maps for sight-seeing tourists. See the maps page for more information. Below are travel and historical maps available for purchase from this website.