A Waitangi Day reflection through the eyes of my ancestors Suitauloa Simon Young This post was originally a live video on the One Ancestor at a Time YouTube channel. Subscribe for weekly live video updates Waitangi Day is often described as our national day. There are concerts, flags, barbecues, and a general sense that this […]
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“Most people come to Whanganui for the three A’s: the awa, the art, and the architecture. I came searching for one man. But there’s just one problem. He’s been dead 125 years.” Whanganui is a city that proudly wears its history on its sleeve – evident in its Edwardian buildings, its winding river, and its
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At just 17, he went from the streets of England to the backblocks of New Zealand. From farming to insurance sales, he failed at almost everything he tried. But then, his persistence paid off. Find out how my grandfather created a new life and a new family, on the other side of the world.
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