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Eileen McDavitt’s 104 years in New Zealand
Dorothy – 3/03/03 Eileen at her 102nd birthday party Eileen McDavitt died on 20 July 1999, aged 104 years. To review her life is to review 104 years of New Zealand history. This remarkable woman lived life to the full and retained clear memories of life in New Zealand during the twentieth century – meeting…
Centenary of Richard Pearse’s Flight and Traction Engine Venture
Dorothy – 14/02/03 The Richard Pearse Memorial in Waitohi featuring a replica of his aircraft (Click here for a larger version) Close up of the replica aircraft (Click here for a larger version) A double centenary celebration On 29-30 March at the Richard Pearse Airport the Richard Pearse Centennial Airshow will honour Pearse’s flight at…
The Boathouse – Bay of Islands luxury accommodation
Nineke Metz – 12/02/03 After two years of careful planning and construction, The Boathouse in the Bay of Islands has opened its doors to guests. The Boathouse is located over the water in Opua between the car ferry and the beach. It consists of two fully self-contained luxury apartments with a nautical theme. On XtraMSN…
University of Otago Press publishes New Zealand books
Amanda Smith – 10/02/03 Since 1958 the University of Otago Press has published a wide range of New Zealand books in the fields of literary criticism, the classics, medicine, dentistry, education and history. In recent times, the Press has widened its embrace to include poetry and fiction, as well as Maori, Pacific and Asian studies…
Corporate flowers, corporate gifts, special occasion flowers
Dorothy – 07/02/03 “Corporate flowers and corporate gift baskets are an important part of my growing business, but I love working with flowers for all occasions,” said Jan Hughes, owner of Blooms Beserk. “In England I trained as a nurse and as a florist. As a nurse I saw what it meant to patients to…
Cape Brett walkways in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands
Nineke Metz – 22/01/03 The newly opened Cape Brett Peninsula Walkways in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands will offer visitors guided walks, where experienced guides will share with the walkers their knowledge and appreciation of nature, Maori history and culture. History of the peninsula Maori first named Cape Brett peninsula Rakaumangamanga mai Hawaiiki: branch of…
EMR health dangers confirmed in Californian research
An interview with Dr Neil Cherry Dorothy – 24/12/02 Dr Neil Cherry A major review on the health effects of electromagnetic fields on workers and residents has been produced by the California State Public Health Department and represents nine years of research. It was made public in 2002. This report cost about US$7M. The research…
NZ Youth Skills tested in Regional, National and World Competitions
Marion Holland – 18/12/02 New Zealand National SkillEX Competition Successful competitors in New Zealand’s regional competitions took part in the New Zealand National SkillEX competition held in November 2002 in Auckland. The Youth Skills Canterbury team of fourteen contestants achieved outstanding results – five gold medals, two silver and two bronze and a Diploma of…
de Spa chocolates – Belgian style, New Zealand made
An interview with Aliman de Spa Dorothy – 09/12/02 Think of very fine chocolate and you think of Belgian chocolate and of de Spa chocolate – handmade from the finest ingredients like Belgian couverture and New Zealand butter and cream, offering seventy different types and always sold when really fresh for the greatest appeal to…
Moretons Moleskins – inexpensive quality trousers
An interview with menswear specialist Geoff Moreton Dorothy – 03/12/02 At Moretons Trouser House Geoff Moreton sells Moleskins and other menswear through the store or the Moleskin website. He keeps up with fashion trends and stocks quality clothing at moderate prices. Geoff Moreton shows a customer a business shirt and tie. Geoff Moreton has been…