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It was considered, at the time, the most expensive house in New Zealand. However, he only rents it. He tried to buy it, but the New Zealand government get invo
by crb 13y ago
It was considered, at the time, the most expensive house in New Zealand. However, he only rents it. He tried to buy it, but the New Zealand government get involved in overseas investment deals/land purchase, and he was denied permission to buy it because he was "not of good character".
It is known within NZ as "the Chrisco mansion", as it was built by the owners of Chrisco - a Christmas hamper mail order company. People still get wealthy the old-fashioned way down under.
- dopamean 13y agoWhat on earth is a "Christmas hamper?"
- scrabble 13y agoIt's a lot of food that you pay for in installments throughout the year. They deliver it at Christmas time so that you don't have to worry about laying out a lot of additional money for food at Christmas. Yes, it is groceries on layaway.
- kefs 13y agoThey didn't really catch on in North America, but they're big down under... http://www.chrisco.com.au/Catalogue/Hamper-2013.aspx http://www.chrisco.com.au/Catalogue/Hamper-2013.aspx