The Conquest of Kopuwai

Family road trip ahoy! What better destination than the famous Old Man Rock, overlooking the wilds of Central Otago? We...

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...

Here in Taranaki I’ve been following the lives of my ancestors. I’ve traced their journey to New Plymouth aboard the...

Up until now, my Taranaki adventures have focused on the story of my ancestors the Parsons – their journey to...

When I last left my ancestors the Parsons, they had just stepped off the Timandra and into their new lives...

A day off, bright sun, no pressing responsibilities? Must be time for an adventure! I planned accordingly, and with haste....

Trapped in New Zealand (#nzhellhole, am I right?), we must consider our adventuring options nearer to home. The primeval West...

The Catlins was the first place I ventured once Kiwis were allowed outside again after our first lockdown. Now I...

I find myself at a loss in Christchurch. I’m here because someone I love lies in the ICU at Christchurch...

This is part 2 of a series on the history of Niue. Find part 1 here. In 1830 the flagship...