by Nancy Swarbrick
From hunting whales in storm-tossed seas to felling giant trees in the depths of the bush – adventurous money-making schemes lured Canadians and Americans to New Zealand in the early 19th century. Over the next 200 years North American ideas, inventions and expertise left a deep impression on this country. A taste for adventure continues to bring North Americans to New Zealand, but now they often come to watch whales and enjoy the tranquillity of the bush.
Main image: Enjoying American-style food and drink in Wellington, 1942
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