When a quaint Irish lodge with whitewashed partitions opened within the Kaikura countryside, it was the proper place for a Saturday afternoon. Constructed beneath craggy mountains and rolling countryside, about 180km north of Christchurch, Donegal Home quickly attracted patrons from throughout New Zealand, whereas additionally changing into a favourite with many locals. For proprietor Murray Boyd it was the conclusion of a dream to carry again to life the story of his great-grandfather, Davy Boyd, who settled in Kaikura in 1896. Quick ahead 25 years and the glory days of Donegal Homes could not be farther from the troubled institution which noticed the Boyds apply for a license renewal this…

When a quaint Irish lodge with whitewashed partitions opened within the Kaikura countryside, it was the right place for a Saturday afternoon. Constructed beneath craggy mountains and rolling countryside, about 180km north of Christchurch, Donegal Home quickly attracted patrons from throughout New Zealand, whereas additionally changing into a favourite with many locals. For proprietor Murray Boyd it was the conclusion of a dream to convey again to life the story of his great-grandfather, Davy Boyd, who settled in Kaikura in 1896. Quick ahead 25 years and the glory days of Donegal Homes could not be farther from the troubled institution which noticed the Boyds apply for a license renewal this…