At Home in New Zealandby Alison Drummond An account of the day to day essentials that people brought with them when migrating to New Zealand in the early 1800s. There are some great details in here about clothing, housing and food. From the list of suggested clothing items in a Handbooks for Intending Emigrants 12 calico chemises for ladies and 6 pairs of Worsted stockings for men. Not to mention waistcoats, jackets and caps. What you brought and how you dressed varied