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Waitangi Day 6 February 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026 by journojohnson

Waitangi Day is celebrated in New Zealand every 6 February. This year this falls on a Friday. It has been acknowledged and celebrated in New Zealand since 1934 but wasn’t made a public holiday until 1974. The treaty was first … Continue reading →

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Morgan Factory Visit

Posted on June 23, 2025 by journojohnson

As an early birthday present, my husband and I recently visited the Morgan Factory in Malvern, Worcestershire, a short trip from our home. Although it was his treat, as a bit of a ‘petrol head’ myself and lover of F1, … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Holiday

Posted on June 5, 2025 by journojohnson

When visiting Norfolk recently for a family holiday to celebrate my sister’s 70th birthday, we stumbled by chance on the village of Corpusty where the North Norfolk Arts Festival was running. A local eccentric woman working with wood was heard … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day – 6 February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by journojohnson

Te Kawau signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Manukau Harbour in March 1840. One reason was that he wanted British protection against future Ngāpuhi raids. He subsequently provided 3,000 acres (1200 hectares), for £50 and a quantity of goods, for … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh

Posted on September 25, 2024 by journojohnson

Pittsburgh isn’t your usual tourist destination but with my son, his wife and baby having recently emigrated there – well, he did, she is American – my husband and I set off to explore the city. Not being a keen … Continue reading →

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