New Zealand Archives - Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/oceania/new-zealand/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:37:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Whangamomona Republic Day: that time I went to vote for a cat in an election… https://www.danflyingsolo.com/whangamomona-republic-day-new-zealand/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/whangamomona-republic-day-new-zealand/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:21:22 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=11144 The self-proclaimed Republic of Whangamomona is tucked away in Taranaki, New Zealand. On 'Republic Day', the 125-strong population – plus animals – welcome everyone for the grand election.

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