Pompey_Paul

"Those who arrive in the colony without capital will, if they enjoy good health, are sober and economical in their personal expenses, and are able and willing to work at any one trade, as farm servants, boatment, shepherds or house servants, soon realize a sufficient capital to invest in land, cattle or sheep, and thus to render themselves and their children independant".

I.R Cooper The New Zealand Settlers Guide 1857

Taken from the excellent Penguin History of New Zealand