New Zealand - Wellingon - Feb 19-20, 2014 304-314 Tenakon Road

Next on the stop was this row of houses. After the 1848 Marlborough earthquake, the city's brick and stone buildings were substantially damaged. The timber buildings left unscathed and thus timber used almost exclusively in the 2nd half of the 19th century.

New Zealand - Wellingon - Feb 19-20, 2014

February 20th 2014
I know it has been awhile since the last post. I've run into technical problems with iOS 7 'losing' some of my photos. The recovery process is painful. Then, I've had internet access issues. Anyway, I wanted to get something out there for you to see, so here is the Wellington blog! 19th was a long travel day in a bus from Waitoma to Wellington. Not much to report except ther ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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