The Conquest of Kopuwai
Family road trip ahoy! What better destination than the famous Old Man Rock, overlooking the wilds of Central Otago? We...
Dredging up the Past on Aramoana Spit
Spring of 2021 saw some wild weather in the south, with storms and high winds featuring strongly on our radars....
Invincible Adventure on the Rees
We had great plans for our Wellness Walkers away trip, never mind the ceaseless rain and rising lake waters. My...
John Parsons, Te Wetini and the Battle of Māhoetahi
Here in Taranaki I’ve been following the lives of my ancestors. I’ve traced their journey to New Plymouth aboard the...
The Final Front: The British Approach Te Arei
Up until now, my Taranaki adventures have focused on the story of my ancestors the Parsons – their journey to...
Cable Quibbles, Spring Flowers and Fine Houses: Intriguing Roslyn
What is the appropriate way for a Dunedinite to celebrate the first day of spring? Why, by taking another (literal!)...
What Happened at Waireka
When I last left my ancestors the Parsons, they had just stepped off the Timandra and into their new lives...
Duntroon’s Vanished World
It’s another scorcher of a Waitangi Day, and I do like to spend such days appreciating our beautiful land and...
Road to Pukerangi
A day off, bright sun, no pressing responsibilities? Must be time for an adventure! I planned accordingly, and with haste....
A Tatare-ifying Tunnel Adventure
Trapped in New Zealand (#nzhellhole, am I right?), we must consider our adventuring options nearer to home. The primeval West...