948 days ago

Vogel House COTTAGE Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Heritage - TREDENHAM HOUSE Lower Hutt, c 1852 prefab from Sydney for William Fitzherbert. On sold 1857 by Daniel Riddiford to Carlyon.
1860 Baby boy born to Mrs and Captain Carlyon [later of Gwavas Station Hawkes Bay via Pharazyn]
1866 James Kelham magistrate, JP and merchant and wife Georgina nee Williams with daughter Nina Olive Kelham who married 1884 to Daniel George Riddiford, lived in Tredeham until they died and buried at St James.
Georgina lived in the cottage next to Vogel house and St James which is standing today. Paperspast and Google.

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.2% Complete
  • 16.7% Hmm, maybe?
    16.7% Complete
  • 10.1% Yes!
    10.1% Complete
426 votes
4 hours ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!

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