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• Albert Nalder

  Albert McCormack Nalder was born on the 12th April 1891 at Motupipi, Golden Bay.  His parents were Thomas William Nalder and Mary McCormick. At age five Albert lived with...

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• Salisbury Footbridge 1887-2010

  Bridges come and bridges go, especially in Bainham, where the Aorere River in a raging flood can leave a trail of destruction. The upright wooden straining posts of...

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• A Woman of the Wairau

  When young Stella Maxted arrived in the Wairau Valley from Blenheim, she did not know that she was to become part of a valley dynasty and farm there...

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• Wakefield's Memorial Riwaka

  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 Riwakas' pioneer settlers in May...

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• The deer park in Todds Valley 1910-1916

  When settlers arrived in Nelson in 1841 there were few animals or game birds readily available as a source of food.  Some animals and plants were introduced in...

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