After writing so much recently on the blog about New Zealand and how beautiful it is, I’m changing topic a…
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…
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…
Kawakawa, Auckland and a summer trip part 5
Our final (and very short) trip took us to Kawakawa, purely because I wanted to see the public toilets designed…
Waitangi, Kerikeri and a summer trip part 4
We were so lucky on our trip to have good weather. This summer has not been a particularly good one…
Russell, a sunset and a summer trip part 3
We started our first full day in Paihia with breakfast on the terrace under a very bright morning sun. Breakfast…
Paihia, pizza and a summer trip part 2
We arrived safe and sound in lovely, sunny Paihia on Wednesday afternoon. Our apartment was 2 minutes drive from the…
Volcanos, an earthquake and a summer trip (part 1)
We have just returned from a lovely holiday up north in Bay of Islands. We saw all sorts of things,…
Friday, flowers and flying time
I honestly have no idea where this week has gone. In terms of what I have achieved and done I…
Sun, rain and wind
It is Monday morning, the sun is shining, and I have just taken down the Christmas tree. I always feel…
Thistles and Kiwis 