Te Papa
 The national museum 'Te Papa' was showing the special exhibition on the Harley Davidson motor bikes and the making of the movie 'Lord of the Rings'. |
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 The ONE ring to rule them all - central piece in the special exhibition to the 'Lord of the Rings'. |
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 We had a short look on the standard and free exhibitions in Te Papa as well. They are very much 'hands-on' and especially interesting for kids and families. |
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 There is a large Maori section with skulptures and art especially made for the Te Papa. |
 A central role in the relationship between Maori and Pakeha (immigrants from other countries, mostly Europe) plays the treaty of Watangi, which is displayed in an english and a Maori copy in Te Papa. |
 This motorcycle which hold three world records was manufactured by Mr Britten by hand. It features a complete new concept for an engine, which makes it faster and more efficient. It's the only of it's kind, as its inventor died after the completition. |
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