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: May 2012
Demolition and beyond
Bruce demolished the back part of our house this week. Not a big job, it seems. Came down like a house of cards. Wood borer had been busy for many years and none of the timber was worth saving. Unfortunately … Continue reading
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Finally under way on our house extensions
Yesterday the first sod was turned in the work we’re getting done on our cottage in Martinborough. We’ve lived in this small cottage during weekends for the last 13 years, but now we’re extending and rearranging it with the intention … Continue reading
Martinborough Musings 