Today in NZ history- 10/07/1967 - New Zealand adopts decimal currencyPounds, shillings and pence were replaced by dollars and cents − 27 million new banknotes and 165 million new coins.
- 10/07/1985 - Rainbow Warrior sunk in AucklandA crew member died when French secret agents mined the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior in Waitematā Harbour, Auckland.
- 11/07/1877 - First woman graduates from a New Zealand university Kate Edger became the first woman in New Zealand to gain a university degree and the first woman in the British Empire to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA).
- 11/07/1983 - Lorraine Downes crowned Miss UniverseLorraine Downes became a household name overnight and spent the next 12 months travelling the world accompanied by a chaperone, carrying out the duties of Miss Universe
- 10/07/1967 - New Zealand adopts decimal currency
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. #*
