21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here

As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year. I can’t believe it – the time … More

Home, cooking and music in the park

I love going away and being on holiday, but it is also nice to be home. We were pleased to … More

Our final (and very short) trip took us to Kawakawa, purely because I wanted to see the public toilets designed … More

We were so lucky on our trip to have good weather. This summer has not been a particularly good one … More

We started our first full day in Paihia with breakfast on the terrace under a very bright morning sun. Breakfast … More

We arrived safe and sound in lovely, sunny Paihia on Wednesday afternoon. Our apartment was 2 minutes drive from the … More

We have just returned from a lovely holiday up north in Bay of Islands. We saw all sorts of things, … More

I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I … More

It is Monday morning, the sun is shining, and I have just taken down the Christmas tree. I always feel … More

2013 was the year we moved to New Zealand, and so one that will not easily be forgotten. It was … More