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The Final Front: The British Approach Te Arei

The Final Front: The British Approach Te Arei

amandaDecember 7, 2022December 3, 2022Leave a comment
Up until now, my Taranaki adventures have focused on the story of my ancestors the Parsons – their journey to...
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Road to Pukerangi

Road to Pukerangi

amandaDecember 22, 2021December 23, 2021Leave a comment
A day off, bright sun, no pressing responsibilities? Must be time for an adventure! I planned accordingly, and with haste....
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The Cultural Misunderstanding that Killed: Featherston at War

The Cultural Misunderstanding that Killed: Featherston at War

amandaFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 20201 Comment
There’s been a lot of attention in the media recently about detention camps or internment camps, how they should be...
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The Truth About Tyneham

The Truth About Tyneham

amandaJune 14, 20171 Comment
For my final English adventure, I decided to seek out a place I’d seen in many an online clickbait article...
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Loving the Leith on ANZAC Day

Loving the Leith on ANZAC Day

amandaMay 19, 2017May 19, 2017Leave a comment
ANZAC Day is time to reflect on New Zealand’s role in the World Wars, but also a day off to...
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Under Fire at Dover’s Drop Redoubt

Under Fire at Dover’s Drop Redoubt

amandaNovember 12, 20162 Comments
Keen to see all of Dover’s most recommended attractions while staying in town, I was pleased to discover that the...
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A Day in Quarantine

A Day in Quarantine

amandaMay 11, 2016March 8, 201710 Comments
Today I teamed up again with KL’s Self Discovery as we seized the opportunity to visit Otago Harbour’s iconic Quarantine...
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Take Me Down To Paradise Farm: Part 1 – The Saunderson Puzzle

Take Me Down To Paradise Farm: Part 1 – The Saunderson Puzzle

amandaMarch 10, 2016June 16, 201715 Comments
Today we opted to explore a different area of the Peninsula – the Paradise Track, which meanders down from Highcliff...
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Ready for the Invasion that Never Came: Harington Point Gun Emplacements

Ready for the Invasion that Never Came: Harington Point Gun Emplacements

amandaJanuary 12, 2016November 23, 20177 Comments
Another beautiful sunny Monday, and we decided to check out the gun emplacements at Harington Point, one of the most...
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