Category Archives: New Zealand

Team NZ Won the 34th America’s Cup on this day in 2013

Posted on Thursday, 25 September, 2014 by Roger Bennett

In Another Reality    

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Mothers day is not just one day….

Posted on Monday, 12 May, 2014 by Roger Bennett
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Happy New Year

Posted on Tuesday, 31 December, 2013 by Roger Bennett
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Anyone buying a new house then check out Luigi Cappel new ebook.

Posted on Tuesday, 8 October, 2013 by Roger Bennett

Anyone buying a new house then check out Luigi Cappel new ebook..

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Today in History – 30th July 1979 Carless days introduced

Posted on Tuesday, 30 July, 2013 by Roger Bennett

30th July 1979 Carless days introduced Carless days for motor vehicles were introduced to combat the second oil shock. They did little to reduce petrol consumption and were scrapped in May 1980. Under the legislation all private motor vehicle owners selected … Continue reading →

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Today in History – 15th June 1959 Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit

Posted on Saturday, 15 June, 2013 by Roger Bennett

15th June 1959 Chinese gooseberry becomes kiwifruit The prominent produce company Turners and Growers announced that they would from now on export the Chinese gooseberry under the name ‘kiwifruit’. Introduced to this country in 1904, kiwifruit are now grown worldwide, with … Continue reading →

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Today in History – 10th June 1886

Posted on Monday, 10 June, 2013 by Roger Bennett

10 June 1886 Eruption of Mt Tarawera The eruption lasted six hours and caused massive destruction. Several villages were destroyed, along with the famous silica hot springs known as the Pink and White Terraces. Approximately 120 people, nearly all Māori, lost … Continue reading →

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Today in History – 30th May 1959 Auckland harbour bridge opened

Posted on Thursday, 30 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

30th May 1959 Auckland harbour bridge opened The original four-lane Auckland harbour bridge was built across the narrowest part of Auckland Harbour, between St Marys Bay on the city side and Northcote Point on the North Shore. It took four years … Continue reading →

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Today in History – 1995 NZ wins the America’s Cup for the first time

Posted on Monday, 13 May, 2013 by Roger Bennett

13th May 1995 NZ wins the America’s Cup for the first time Few New Zealanders in 1995 could have avoided television commentator Peter Montgomery’s famous line ‘the America’s Cup is now New Zealand’s cup!’. The phrase was repeated over and over … Continue reading →

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NZ Technology: SnapIT HD Cams

Posted on Monday, 29 April, 2013 by Roger Bennett

This is great new technology that is been developed right here in NZ by  Snap Information Technology  http://www.snapithd.com/  I love to hear how businesses start and in this case it was a requirement to watch the family batch that started Snap IT … Continue reading →

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