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Christchurch Earthquake

Dargaville Dawn, Northern New Xealand - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

I pray that my countrymen, the earthquake struck Cantabrians, can find some measure of gratitude, some small something, to break the pain of this agonising disaster.  I pray that your God, however you describe it, will bless you today with a miracle, some tiny joy, and that your hearts, minds and bodies will quickly heal. If I […]

Pekin Duck Farming in New Zealand

Pekin ducks at Mahurangi Ducki Farm inside - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Farming Pekin Ducks for eggs in New Zealand is providing a lucrative income for Pete and Katie Mitchell who supply to the NZ Asian market. IMPORTANT: This is the website of a Writer. We do not sell, ducks, or duck eggs, and we do not know where to get them from. Pekin Ducks There are […]

New Zealand Forty Acre Scheme – The Albertland Pioneers

Albertland – a brief history of the settlement of Albertland in northern NZ through the Forty Acre Scheme and William Brame, whose concept Albertland was. John Williamson, an Irish immigrant who became active in New Zealand politics from 1853, instituted the Forty Acre Scheme. The Forty Acre Scheme The Forty Acre scheme was set up […]

New Zealand Accommodation – Historic Ludbrook House

Ludbrook House, Oheawai, Northland, New Zealand - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

New Zealand accommodation in Northland at historic Ludbrook House on land bought by pioneers whose descendants still live on this hands-on 407 hectare farm Just out of Oheaewai between two oceans in New Zealand’s winterless Northland region, Sam Ludbrook’s great grandparents bought a 407 hectare farm in 1860. Originally they moved an existing building, Prospect […]

Vetiver – Natural Erosion and Flood Control

Rick Fisher with young Vetiver plants in nursery

Vetiver is a plant native to India which is now extensively used for erosion and flood control in over 70 countries worldwide. Rick Fisher was friends with a chap who worked for New Zealand’s then DSIR, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. That friend had become familiar with a plant being introduced to New Zealand […]