Discover The Delights Of Peeling Back History
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The Antigua Boats Sheds
“The sheds are the most complete in the colony. They have a landing stage with a frontage of 200 feet to the river, ladies waiting room, gentleman’s dressing room, and besides all these easily house the 38 boats, accommodating from 1 to 15 persons each, the 16 canoes double and single, and 250 pairs of …
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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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Allan McLean (1822 – 1907)
Allan McLean (1822 – 1907) Died of old age Place of Death: Christchurch Behind the naming of the Suburb of McLeans Island. Also built the McLeans Mansion on Manchester Street. Buried at Addington Cemetery, Christchurch The story of Allan McLean: http://www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/mcleans-island-allan-mclean-1822-1907/ Photo taken by Annette Bulovic
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Millbrook Reserve
In 1992 in the Millbrook Reserve on Carlton Mill Road, the 350th anniversary of the Dutch explorer and first European in New Zealand waters, Abel Janszoon Tasman’s arrival at the west coast of New Zealand was acknowledged.He named his discovery ‘Staten Landt’, believing that the land was attached to South America! The plaque is a …
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