Adventure South
Back from "the Maniototo"
RobiNZ CAD Blog: Shutdown Week ends, back from "the Maniototo" Shutdown week is over. It was a brilliant week of cycling in the South Island, mainly an area known as “the Maniototo". It’s a remote...
New Zealand
Adventure South
The time has come to shutdown...
RobiNZ CAD Blog: The time has come to shutdown... I’m not going to participate in the March 24th Shutdown Day as I’m going further and having a Shutdown Week! I will be cycling in the South Island with Adventure South. The blue dashed line on the map below
Blogging helps people help people - Whale Rider, a Blog and a helpful Author
I received an email, via the blog, from Swedish Television regarding a subtitles they are preparing for the film Whale Rider . They queried the meaning of a couple of Maori words – one I thought wa...
Auckland
A few Holiday Snaps
Spent a few days boating on the Hauraki Gulf and summer arrived. Well nearly summer; a cool’ish south westerly wind and “refreshing” water temperatures were a reminder that summer is really in Februar...
Organ Donors needed
I wouldn’t wish this on anyone but it’s a sad fact that some will be in the terrible position where they are potential organ donors. New Zealand is desperate for organ donors but it’s important that i...
A new Granny and Stuff - New image for Kiwi news sites
Granny Herald is getting a revamp , it’s time for new Stuff . Coincidence
Auckland
Stadium On, Brash Gone
Wrong, Right.
Auckland
Responses to the the ACC Stadium Feedback
Here are my responses to the the ACC Stadium Feedback 2A When thinking about the stadium options, what are your most important considerations? How will either fund it's operation after...
Auckland
Debt sinks Stadium Australia, does Auckland need one like this?
Do we need a stadium, should the government subsidise it if we do? Should Governments Subsidise Stadiums and events - www.nzbr.org.nz The burden of proof rests upon those who propose stadium and...
Auckland
Mallards translucent turd by the harbour - Stadium New Zealand
All the flashy Weta effects can’t hide the bulk of Mallards Stadium New Zealand. Sitting on the waterfront like a giant turd that’s washed up in a spring tide. Making it translucent doesn’t help. I...
Auckland
How not to build a Stadium
So, the waterfront stadium will be; Decided without proper consultation Designed without competition Given to the builder without tender Is this how to run a $500 million, which will en...
Aviation
Air New Zealands Weight Problem
Air New Zealand have announced they are getting tough on overweight baggage. "This new X-bag system is designed to ensure that we more closely control baggage weight, and fuel use. Every extra kilo...