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...

What Happened at Waireka

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...

As I arrived in Lawrence for my investigation into the Chinese community that once lived there, I couldn’t help but...

My sister April and I were travelling the West Coast, and I was in charge of adventure. I had snapped...

The town of Lawrence, Otago’s gateway to the gold fields, is one place I’ve always wanted to explore more fully....

Having arrived at Waipapa Point with Dad for our ANZAC Day adventure, we’d checked out the light house and learned...