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....

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...

It’s another scorcher of a Waitangi Day, and I do like to spend such days appreciating our beautiful land and...

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

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

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