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

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 … More

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

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

Weather permitting (ie no gale force winds or heavy rain), I like to poke my nose outside with my morning … More

Christmas Day began here, as tradition dictates, with stockings. Ours were overflowing this year, with plastic bags being used as … More

Christmas is definitely the start of summer here. Many people stopped work for the festive period on Friday, with the … More

This is my 100th post on the blog! Not sure if that is cause for celebration or what, but there … More

Strange weather (sun and wind at the same time) and a cold (my first since arriving in New Zealand) meant … More

The weather this week has been very up and down: lots of rain and wind with sunshine in between. However, … More