Grandad Ballard became a market gardener when he was given the opportunity to buy fertile land in Gisborne after the war. With Nana's helping hands they grew an abundance of kumara.
Category: New Zealand
Local Walk – Summerhill Farm
On a sunny weekday, a friend drove us Southwest over the Tauranga bridge for approximately 11 kilometres until we reached Reid Road, off Welcome Bay Road. It took another 3 km before we exited the car at Poplar Lane and began our walk.
A – Z of Locations: Āhipara, N.Z.
In my series of A-Z of Locations, I will take you for a meander around areas of New Zealand that are unique gems, some yet to be polished though worth a visit for either historical reasons, culinary delights or for the sheer vistas.
Rain in Biblical Proportions
During this latest weather crisis that has made most of us more aware that perhaps our country isn't taking climate change seriously enough.
Weekend Walk – Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Park
It seemed fitting to take a wander down to Memorial Park this weekend.
Life at No. 22 
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