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Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 265, 8 November 1907, Page 5

The ravages of the white pine borer have been acutely manifested of late in a large number of Christchurch houses that were erected in the early days, before white pine had earned its present evil reputation, and when it was the favourite building timber. The timber in most cases now is quite rotten, and a hammer may often be thrust through the side of a house without- much effort. Many houses are being renovated, and in cases whole skies are being replaced with sound timber. But what about the same trouble in Blenheim?