nā Helen Baumer
The first solo ascent of Mt Cook was by a Swiss mountain guide. Another energetic immigrant started a dairy farming settlement in Taranaki, and a third pioneered deer farming. That mix of individualism and love of the land characterised many Swiss settlers. Today’s enthusiastic community continues to honour the customs of its alpine homeland.
Te āhua nui: Tramper walking beside mountain stream
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