Today in NZ history- 17/05/1833 - First British Resident comes ashore
- 17/05/1922 - Catholic Bishop found not guilty of sedition
- 17/05/1962 - George Wilder escapes from prison
- 18/05/1893 - Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
- 18/05/1893 - Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
- 18/05/1937 - New Zealand nurses detained on way to Spanish Civil War
- 18/05/1966 - Death of Māori King Korokī
- 18/05/1966 - Death of Māori King Korokī
- 19/05/1846 - Brunner, Kehu and Heaphy reach Māwhera pā
- 19/05/1987 - Attempted hijacking in Fiji foiled
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Tomatillos turning into seed
These photos show our tomatillos turning into seed for next year. First the fruit, still in its green container, starting to decay. Next, the container has lost its ‘flesh’, leaving a lacy cage for the fruit, which is starting to … Continue reading
It’s a great life when you’re a cat
There was a sunny patch on the sofa in our kitchen this morning. Chino made the most of it. (Click to enlarge) And later in the garden. Sun is where you find it.
Martinborough Musings 