Rose Reid

In today’s fast-paced world, our morning rituals often include sipping coffee while scrolling through news on our digital devices. Amidst this modern routine, we reflect...

Marianne Gittos stands as a testament to the fortitude exhibited by the early settlers in New Zealand – her life was intricately woven with tradition,...

On the morning of April 25, 1930, the sun rose over Port Albert casting its gentle glow upon the sombre crowd of 200 who had...

Gumdiggers were a hardy breed of men who worked long hours in the gumfields around Albertland. Typically, these men were young and single, and would...

Jane Mander was encouraged by her mother at an early age to become a storyteller. She was the daughter of Francis (Frank) Mander, who was...

On Thursday, 29 May, 1862, the Matilda Wattenbach was towed by powerful steam tugs from the London Docks to Gravesend. The 352 passengers on board...

After their arrival in 1862, the Albertland settlers formed a Mutual Improvement Society to look after the health and betterment of the district. Their ideology...

Port Albert storekeeper John Shepherd served on the Provincial Council for two terms before representing the Albert riding on the newly formed Rodney Council in...

For the Albertland settlers, the Oruawharo River was their lifeline. It provided food when there was little else to eat and a way to visit...

Wellsford recently lost a respected resident, Alan Dale, who passed away aged 98. Alan was born in Dargaville in 1923 and moved to Wellsford with...