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 …
Aldred Reserve on Durham Street is a mark of celebration of still living heritage. In 1993, the Victoria Neighbourhood Group opened this reserve in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Christchurch. In nearby streets such as Beveridge, Conference, Peacock and Montreal still showcase some of the old worker’s cottages and villas. Most of them have …
It seemed many brothers decided to throw their lot in together and make a go of things in Canterbury…and they make the most interesting character studies. There were the Deans, Brittans, Moorhouses, Bealeys, Greenwoods, Rhodes, Wakefields, Fishers and the Jollies – Francis Jollie is pictured here. Francis Jollie (1815 – 1870) arrived in the Wakefield …
Edward Gibbon Wakefield (1796 – 1862) could roll with the punches! Born in London, he was a politician who took a keen interest in colonisation, firstly with South Australia.Before all the drama started, Edward eloped with a very rich Eliza Pattle; his eyes not so fixed on his new bride but the £70,000 she came …
