Today in NZ history- 19/06/1940 - Niagara mined off Northland coastThe Second World War arrived in New Zealand with a bang when German mines sank the trans-Pacific liner Niagara off Northland’s Bream Head.
- 20/06/1943 - US Navy tragedy at PaekākārikiTen United States Navy personnel drowned off the Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington, during a training exercise in bad weather.
- 20/06/1987 - All Blacks win the first World CupWith Michael Jones, John Kirwan and David Kirk scoring tries, the All Blacks defeated France 29–9 at Eden Park, Auckland. Kirk became the first captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
- 21/06/1864 - Battle of Te RangaAt Te Ranga the British sought revenge for their humiliating defeat at the battle of Gate Pā
- 19/06/1940 - Niagara mined off Northland coast
Category Archives: Pets
Do we have a kleptomanicat on our hands?
Deposited on our front deck today: one Maori poi. Plus a miniature poi that may actually be a cat toy. Is this the start of something big? Perhaps he’ll add intimate garments to his repertoire, or will he specialise in … Continue reading
Playing with filters
I’ve just found a filter plug-in that does a very different job of simulating a watercolour effect than the watercolour filter that is baked into Photoshop. It doesn’t handle the darkest areas convincingly and these parts need from further work, … Continue reading
It’s a hard life being our cat
Chino taking it easy during another hot day in our warmest summer for many years.
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Wall frames up at last
Great progress on the house extensions this week. The weather’s been good, Bruce is over his flu and now we have walls! Only framing, but at least it’s starting to feel like a room. I came over from Wellington last … Continue reading
