Sometimes, we just need to take it slow, not rush, take our time and consider the small things around us. … More
Tag: New Zealand
A seat at the table: a special event
When I saw that chef Peter Gordon was going to be cooking a special menu at one of our favourite … More
They walk beside us every day
Today, 6 February, is Waitangi Day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi which is considered to be New … More
Savour: Salads for all Seasons
It is summer here in the southern hemisphere, though to be frank we have been having a bit of what … More
Silent Sunday: Paraparaumu Beach
Today we drove up the coast to Paraparaumu and went for a walk on the beach. It was wonderful to … More
Together for Te Tiriti
Things came to a stop in Wellington CBD on Tuesday as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti came to town on … More
This week’s small pleasures #414
This past week has been…not sure actually! There was travel, an evening out, an appointment with the eye doctor about … More
Taking to the air
I had to head up to Hawke’s Bay again this week for work, which means flying up in a smallish … More
This week’s small pleasures #394 or the Auckland edition
Kia ora! So the new year begins…and we celebrated by heading up to Auckland for a weekend break. The weather … More
Words on Wednesday: my day
As regular readers may know, I don’t work on Wednesdays, which gives me time to either do a lot or … More