ANZAC
ANZAC Day
Today is ANZAC Day which commemorates the New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned servicemen and women. It’s always a time to reflect, just one of the millions was my Mums Grandfather who...
New Zealand
Remember the Trekka, a Kiwi made car?
I took this behind what was formerly the Butchers Shop, Naseby, Central Otago. It's just one of a remarkable collection of cars and other stuff; The History of the Trekka It was the ultimate response to the highly regulated import policies pursued by New Zealand Governments since the
Auckland
The Weta Leta Box
I pass this on a regular cycle ride and it makes me smile because: 1) It's just cool 2) It's only about ten minutes before the end of a one hour hill climb...
Me
Sunday on US health, lack of, care
Watching the report on TVNZ regarding US heathcare, or lack of it, and the impact it's having on the new poor. Given that's a fast rising group it's a worry for the US. I fear it's where National will...
Adventure South
A Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in the Catlins?
I was reading CAR U.K. and thought this Porsche advert looked familiar. Could it be the Catlins, Southland, New Zealand as seen in this photo I took in 2005. Compare the hills and fore shore, seems fa...
Why should I care about the Kiwis in Hopetoun, Western Austrailia?
I'm watching Sunday about Kiwis who chased the "big" money in Western Australia, which has evaporated, and thinking why should I care? They made the decision, they chased the big money in the Nicke...
Auckland
The Northern Gateway Toll Road, or 214km for Fush n Chups
I was watching TV3 Evening News and they showed the new Northern Gateway Toll Road, which opened yesterday with a traffic jam. It's going to be $2 each way and I thought " I'll never see it " for seve...
Cycling
Happy New Year, and New Zealands best Ice Cream!
A amusing cross cultural moment yesterday (Sunday, Jan 25). We made our regular bike ride stop at Planet Ice Cream * - Shed 20, Auckland Viaduct - and the lovely lady who owns the store was there. It'...
Vox Hunt: It's the Weekend! (Almost...)*
Show us why you're excited for this weekend I met "Greg" who's a Takehe on Tiritiri Matangi Island, below seen on the beach where he tried to inspect every bag. * It actually is the weekend in New Zealand, we are a day ahead!
Me
Genesis Energy, it was good
At about 19:15 tonight, Sunday of the New Year long weekend, there was a bang and the power went off. Not the neighbourhood, just ours. I called Genesis Energy and after a few basic questions, chec...
What is this thing at Piha?
I found it on Google Earth but have no idea what it is. A large, apparently, concrete structure in the middle of nowhere at Piha. Last time I went to Piha I drove up Rayner road but there wasn't anyth...
Sunday Traffic Jam
Sunday Traffic Jam Originally uploaded by RobiNZ Go for a drive, get stuck in traffic!