The Final Front: The British Approach Te Arei
Up until now, my Taranaki adventures have focused on the story of my ancestors the Parsons – their journey to...
Tag: Colonialism
Niue’s Path to Protection
This is part 2 of a series on the history of Niue. Find part 1 here. In 1830 the flagship...
From Old Plymouth to New: Voyage of the Timandra
I’d seen where my ancestors the Parsons first stepped on to New Zealand soil, but that was just the first...
Siege of Pukekohe East
Heading down from Auckland once again, this time in a shiny new Jeep, I searched for historic places to hit...
Battle for the Wairau
Heading south through the Marlborough district on State Highway One, I had a special place in mind. An unassuming pull-off...