Today in NZ history- 23/03/1848 - Scottish settlers arrive in Otago Otago celebrates the arrival of the immigrant ship John Wickliffe as the founding day of the province.
- 24/03/1894 - 'Aerial Queen' crashes in Hamilton‘One of the most courageous feats ever performed in Waikato’ almost ended in tragedy when Leila Adair’s hot-air balloon burst several hundred feet above Hamilton East.
- 24/03/1770 - Kidnapped Ngāti Kahu chief Ranginui dies on French ship Ranginui was a Ngāti Kahu chief from Doubtless Bay who was kidnapped by the French explorer Jean François Marie de Surville.
- 24/03/1989 - RainbowYOUTH formedRainbowYOUTH was conceived at a Gay and Lesbian Conference held in Auckland on 24 March 1989
- 23/03/1848 - Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
Tag Archives: Burmese cats
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.
Java meets the great outdoors
Over the last two weekends, our new Burmese kitten, Java, has been introduced to the great outdoors. He’s coped very well and had a wonderful time. New sights, new scents, grass under his feet, meeting the neighbour’s cat, climbing trees, … Continue reading
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