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“…out of that we had to make our home and live.”
“It appears that, as usual, these settlers have been deluded by having had their expectations raised to an unreasonable pitch. They appear very well pleased with the country, but evidently had been lead to expect comfortable dwelling houses and every other accommodation prepared for them”. Charles O. Torlesse (Canterbury Association Surveyor) – 5th January 1851 …
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‘Ka Mate’ Haka ~ Tis Death
There are all kinds of Haka! Some Haka are performed by men, women and even children. They were used at special occasions, especially as a welcome. The most commonly known Haka is the ‘Ka Mate’ Haka – the Haka used by the All Blacks and is known all around the world. A war cry and …
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Christchurch’s First Public Well ~ Tuam and High Streets
On the 10th February 1864, work men from the Christchurch City Council were driving a 2 inch thick pipe down into the ground on the corner of Tuam and High Streets looking for water. Although back then, it was the corner of Tuam Street and Ferry Road. The pipe reached the depth of 25 metres …
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Burnside Road ~ Memorial Avenue
To most of us these days, we would struggle if someone asked us to take them to Burnside Road. I know I paused for a moment when I read about Burnside Road and I just couldn’t place it. The reason for this goes back to the renaming of Burnside Road in 1959. Burnside Road had …
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