Special Villa #1
SPECIAL VILLA: 7 King Edward Pde, Devonport. ( I hope you don't find this story boring!)
My maternal great grandfather, Oliver Mays, arrived in NZ from Leicester on November 21, 1858. His wife and daughter arrived in 1860 and they lived at 7 King Edward Parade. The B&W photo was taken some time in the 1920s, the other photo I took in March 2011.
Apart from being headmaster at what is now Devonport School he contributed greatly to Devonport but the list of his contributions is too long to copy. The photos are of the first Mays family home in NZ. (2 other Mays homes built by Oliver's sons to follow.)
In the second photo the house (on the right) had been moved forward to make room for an apartment at the back.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Make the holidays easier this year!
We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed
Click read more for the full list of tips.
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