He was employed by George Rhodes in 1843 to come to Banks Peninsula and work as his overseer .
William Birdling was the first member of the Birdling family to arrive in New Zealand .
William Birdling was employed by George Rhodes in 1843 to come to Banks Peninsula and work as William Birdling 's overseer .
William Birdling was the first member of the Birdling family to arrive in New Zealand .