A-Z of NZ Locations, New Zealand

A-Z of NZ Locations – Kaipara Harbour

In my series of A-Z of NZ Locations, I will take you for a meander around areas that are unique gems, some yet to be polished though worth a visit for either historical reasons, culinary delights or for the sheer vistas.

Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

An Engaging Tui

As spring enters her own, blooms open, and nectar is there for the taking, and the Tui sings lustily with another lick.

Jo's Monday Walks, Life at No.22, Local Walks

Local Hike – Ngamuwahine Loop Track

Last November, I told myself, let's get back into it; how hard can it be? I am reasonably fit, and I love being out in the bush. Then half marathon training took over; now it's not; and warm weather is on the way. Getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning.

Family History, Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

A Genial Gardener

A tribute to Uncle Danny, a man I only knew for approximately a quarter of his 80+ years, though the Squire knew him all of his.

Family History, Life at No.22, Musings, Poetry

Uncle Fred & The Whitebait Season

Sometimes Spring isn't always about those pretty blossoms.