History Maori in England 1806 YES
Researching Local History in School Kits for Min of Ed, with Lower Hutt the pilot. Te Ara.govt.NZ - Encyclopedia of NZ.
Maori in UK 27 April 1806.
Moehanga of Ngapuhi is the first recorded Maori visitor to England.
He sailed on a Whalers boat named Ferrett to London, boarding at Bay of Island in late 1805.
Met King George 3rd and Queen Charlotte who gave him tools and money, returning on the same boat via Sydney in 1807 back to New Zealand.
He was the uncle of Te Whareumu of Ngati Manu a leader in Russell NZ.
!860's a large group of Maori and families were taken to UK for similar visits.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not