Musings, New Zealand, Poetry

Grandad’s Patch

Grandad Ballard and with the assistance 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.

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Local Walk – Summerhill Farm

On a sunny weekday, a friend drove us Southwest over the Tauranga bridge for approximately 11 kilometres

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A–Z of NZ Locations: Āhipara

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.

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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.

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Weekend Walk – Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Park

It seemed fitting to take a wander down to Memorial Park this weekend.