Today in NZ history- 06/04/1919 - NZ Maori (Pioneer) Battalion returns from warThe all-Māori Pioneer Battalion was one of only three New Zealand Expeditionary Force formations – and the only battalion – to return from the First World War as a complete unit.
- 06/04/1864 - Pai Mārire ambush in TaranakiA British patrol was ambushed by Pai Mārire warriors near Ōakura. The heads of the seven men killed were taken around the North Island by Pai Mārire disciples to encourage enlistment in the movement.
- 07/04/1856 - First state secondary school opensThe first state secondary school in New Zealand, Nelson College, opened in temporary premises in Trafalgar St with a roll of just eight boys. It eventually attracted boys from around the country as well as the local area. It now has a roll of over 1000 and continues to take both boarders and day pupils.
- 08/04/1873 - Julius Vogel becomes premierJulius Vogel was the dominant political figure of the 1870s, serving as colonial treasurer and premier on several occasions, and launching a massive programme of immigration and public works.
- 06/04/1919 - NZ Maori (Pioneer) Battalion returns from war
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Roof work done
A lovely calm, warm day in Martinborough today: perfect for lifting the new roof again so Bill Stephen could finish his wiring. And for placing pink batts. Rooftop conference. Bill the sparky at left, Bruce and his offsider Dylan. #*
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Subbies are here
Things are moving. Subcontractors have been in and out and I’ve had to stay over, doing my project management thing and helping make quite a few decisions. I really need to be in Wellington as well, to pack up my … Continue reading
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Joinery in – most of it anyway
We arrived last night to find that the new room was completely enclosed – the French door and windows were installed. The only door that’s not installed yet is the future back door. It can be seen leaning in position … Continue reading
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From Fugues to Finales
Today we went to a very pleasant afternoon of chamber music, titled From Fugues to Finales. It was organised by the Greytown Music Group as part of the town’s weekend arts festival. This scratch group, tongue-in-cheek-named The Ultimates, was made … Continue reading
Joinery arrives
On Thursday our aluminium joinery arrived from Fisher Windows in Masterton. Hopefully all the joinery will be installed during this week. #*
Weatherboards going on
This week Bruce has followed up this week’s wrapping of the house extension by installing the weatherboards. They’re only ‘tacked on’ at this stage – they will be permanently nailed up with a nail gun once the inspector has been back … Continue reading
All wrapped up (I wish)
Bruce and Dylan wrapped the house extension today in Tekton. This has to be done before the weatherboards are nailed on. Tekton, an American product, is coated spun-bonded polypropylene. #*
