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The Grande Dames of Marton

“Go to Marton,” we were urged during a recent stop in Bulls, two hours north of Wellington. “It’s only 14km away and they’ve got the most amazing heritage buildings in the town centre. They’re all earthquake prone though and may need to be demolished at some stage, so see them while you can.” So off [...]

Opotiki – Shalfoon’s Timeless Treasure Trove

NZ Today2017-08-21T22:05:36+12:00December 21st, 2016|Tags: Eastern Bay of Plenty, Heritage, Museum, Opotiki, Paul Rush|

A cloud of choking dust flies up as the 120-year-old wooden doors crash open, revealing a crumbling brick dynamite store. The dingy interior is empty except for dust-shrouded, decaying empty boxes marked ‘Blasting Powder’. This wasn’t George Shalfoon’s secret arsenal, nor was it a risky business venture fraught with danger. George was an astute [...]