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• Development of tertiary education

  The first European settlers brought a desire to better themselves and their children through education and vocational training. This vision became reality through various institutions in Nelson and Marlborough,...

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• Ralph Watson and the Everetts of Nelson

  At Home and Away during World War I: A Tale of Two Families Albert Edward (Bert) Everett was born in Nelson in 1857 and was the fifth of...

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• Wakefield's Memorial Riwaka and Puketawai Pā

  Kaiteriteri/ Puketawai Reserve and Captain Wakefield’s memorial In August 2014 a pyramidal rock memorial, celebrating Captain Wakefield's[sitetree_link,id=468] landing in October 1841 and the arrival place of Riwaka's pioneer settlers in May...

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• Nelson essentials - water and sewage

  ‘Bright pure water’ and sewage New Zealand’s early cities reeked of rotting rubbish, dead animals and excrement, and water sources were often contaminated. By contrast, Māori settlements were hygienic, with special sites for toilets and for dumping rubbish, and...

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• Brook Valley Nelson

  The Brook Valley has been integral to the development of Nelson since the early days of European colonisation. From 1868 it was the site of the Nelson water...

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