Category: Farming
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Gallery: Horsing around the Cardrona
Horses are a key part of Cardrona’s history – from the first settlers who arrived in the valley, to miners and farmers who used horses as a key work tool. Below are some early photos of the horses of Cardrona.
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An interview with Jean Anderson
Jean Anderson shares her memories of her childhood and early years in the Cardrona Valley. She talks about helping out on the farm, memories of Cardrona village, making butter and her passion for horses.
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A little history of “Waiorau” – one of Cardrona’s long standing farms
In the late 1800’s early settlers to New Zealand purchased large areas of land which were later divided into ‘stations’ – large farming properties. After the 1st World War a number of these large ‘stations’ were divided into ‘runs’ and offered by ballot to returned servicemen. In 1924 Robert (Bob) Joseph Lee purchased one of…
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Padlocks and bolt cutters: The heated story of the Crown Range Road
The Crown Range road – the highest public road in New Zealand – was the subject of quite some controversy in the early 1980’s. Just as Cardrona Ski Field was being launched, the local council decided that the road should be closed completely for part of winter. Then fireworks flew … The Crown Range Road…