101 kiwi Must Do's...
If you are a Kiwi, or thinking of visiting, this is a good site to see what not to miss! 101 Must Do's for Kiwis - AA Travel New Zealand The 101-must-dos-for-kiwis Gallery
New Zealand
Confused about The Exclusive Brethren Christian Fellowship?
They don’t vote, but attempt to manipulate politics ? They shun “conduits of evil communications”, but endorse a website? They seem to have little problem with the printing press , surely a cond...
Overlander running, will Laws Streak?
It’s a rather disturbing thought. The Overlander Rail Service will continue which means former politician and Mayor Michael Laws may regret this… From www.stuff.co.nz/ I exchanged notes with...
Forget trains, so last century, bring on the "Main Truck Line"
Brilliant response, by Owen McShane, to the Greens desire to play with trains .. It is Time to open the "Main Truck Line" Guest Blog - Owen McShane | Whale Oil Beef Hooked New Zealanders are gett...
A story about true Kiwis
Just read it, it’s worth it Let me tell you a little story. | Whale Oil Beef Hooked This is a true story. If ever anyone tells you that we have endemic poverty in New Zealand, or that you can't...
Auckland
Jim Kunstler on "The Antipodes"
I don’t share Jim Kunstlers view of the future but its interesting to read about his recent visit to New Zealand. He did get the population a bit wrong, more like 4 million than 3, but otherwise it’s...
Automobile
Kiwi's like Punto Diesels
It seems Kiwi’s like compression ignition Puntos. I’d say the odds were skewed by the current model range offering 3 diesel and only one petrol engine. David Linklater finds the Punto isn’t perfect bu...
Adventure South
Ginny's Kiwi Adventure Blog
I met Ginny on my first Adventure South (Island) cycle trip. It’s not uncommon for Adventure South’ers to return – I’ve just booked my 5th trip for March 2007 – and Ginny did, it was the first of several visits to New Zealand as a cycle, climbing, hiking tourist
Automobile
Crazy fast Kiwi Ford GT for road rally
Steve Millen is bringing a Ford GT from the USA for the 2006 Dunlop Targa Road Race! Crazy fast Kiwi: Steve Millen preps a Ford GT for New Zealand road rally - Autoblog Crazy fast Kiwi: Steve Millen preps a Ford GT for New Zealand road rally - Autoblog We got a
Auckland
No wonder we have traffic problems in Auckland
Auckland has a large chunk* of NZ’s population; 1,241,600 of the total 4,098,300. According to Worldmapper New Zealand has the highest concentration of cars/person in the world at 61 cars per 100 people, beating the US with a mere 48/100. Lots of people
Automobile
Team Kiwi Ford?
Ford/Holden, I don’t really care but suspect die-hard Holden fans will label Team Kiwi (V8 Supercar) traitors for switching to Ford. If it means a better deal for New Zealand's only V8 Supercar team good on them! Team Kiwi switching sides - Stuff.co.nz Team
A1GP
A1GP comes to Taupo, New Zealand in January 07
Great news for Taupo and New Zealand Motorsport. Great work by Colin Giltrap and the team that pulled this deal together. Motorsport: NZ gets chance to see A1GP in action - 12 Aug 2006 - Motorsport As expected, the Taupo round on January 21 got the green light Motorsport: NZ gets chance