Six on Saturday 02.10.21

Can you tell me how we have reached October already? The daffodils are almost – but not completely – over, … More

Silent Sunday: Tulip Time

Place: Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for … More

It is already nearing the end of September and I just don’t know where the time is going. Our clocks … More

We are now well in to September, and it is 9 years since we first visited Wellington prior to us … More

It has been a lovely sunny day, warm enough to sit outside with a cup of tea and a book. … More

So we stay ‘Level 2 Delta’ here in New Zealand for another week, while Auckland remains tightly locked down at … More

Today in Wellington it is a glorious, sunny and warm day, in total contrast to yesterday’s gales, rain and chills. … More

So at 4pm the Prime Minister announced that all of New Zealand, except for Auckland, will go down to Level … More

It’s September, it’s spring and there have been some lovely sunny days if chilly nights. Lockdown continues, with several lovely … More

It is the first of September, the start of spring. A season to clear the cobwebs away, make plans and … More