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Pethybridge Memorial Rose Garden Motueka
On 26th November 1964, a memorial plaque and rose gardens were dedicated to Charles Edward Pethybridge, by G W Johnston Chairman of the Tobacco[sitetree_link,id=104] companyW.D & H.O Wills (NZ) Ltd[http://www.batnz.com/group/sites/BAT_9VNKQW.nsf/vwPagesWebLive/DO9T5K5C].. Charles...
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Fishing in Nelson
A short history of fishing in Nelson Fish bones in middens around Nelson testify that pre-European Mäori were into seafood as a protein source, while stones used to weigh...
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Appo Hocton
Jumped ship to become first Chinese Immigrant to New Zealand It was an unconventional arrival for New Zealand's first Chinese immigrant in 1842. Wong Ah Poo Hoc Ting, approx.1820-1920,...
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Lure of gold - Aorere
A few specks of gold, found in the Aorere Valley by a musterer in October 1856, saw more than 2000 men flood into Massacre Bay over the following...
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Nelson's Landmark Cathedral
A Royal Decree from Queen Victoria in 1858 not only established a Bishop's See, allowing the construction of Nelson's cathedral, the Church on the Hill, but also changed the...
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