Marlborough\West Coast Cycle Day 2 – Hanmer To Hanmer?
Not the planned ride, up Lewis Pass, so much better!
Marlborough\West Coast Cycle Day 1 – Christchurch & Hanmer Springs
Port Hills, then driving North to Hanmer Springs
Marlborough\West Coast Cycle Day 0 – Prelude
A shattered city on a sunny day
Mitre Peak is a Flickr favourite
Although it is not the most viewed, a rather dull Fiat photo leads, this is by far my most “Favourited” Flickr Image at 153. It’s not remarkable technically (literally a snapshot) but the geography, atmosphere and lighting make it special. Although the EXIF data says “Fuji” it was shot
This apple is just wrong
The local orchard has closed for the season so it's back to mass market apples : ( I hate those little stickers which tell you an apple is an apple. More so when they are wrong. ENZA Royal Gala my arse!
NZ Tech Podcast (TechEd Special) & Windows (Hobbits) Weekly
I usually hear Paul Thurrott on Windows Weekly podcast but this week he was in New Zealand for TechEd. This local podcast with Paul, & Aussie Microsoft MVP Alan Burchillis, is worth a listen for Aussie/Kiwis interested in the new wave of products & services from Microsoft. NZ Tech
Design and Art
Australian Architects “Across the Ditch” Conference – Napier, October 2012
I recently learnt of this event which may be of interest to my Au/Kiwi AEC readers. The event is open to both Australian and New Zealand architects and particularly topical given the rebuild work generated by recent natural disasters. I just love the poster obviously inspired by Napier'
Bruce McLaren Trust back online
Great to see the revamped Bruce McLaren Trust website back on-line with impressive new site. An amazing historic resource and lots of information on the Trust’s activities. Bruce McLaren Trust - www.bruce-mclaren.com In July 1990 a small memorial trust had been formed to honour Bruce. Upon
How things change: It's in the bag
Never thought of antique TV game shows as source of economic inflation comparison. I grazed into a TVNZ Heartland repeat of an early 80s "It's in the Bag". A contestant turned down $800 and took the bag. She won: - Zip Appliance Package: Toaster, Jug & sandwich
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Flash mob in Wellington
Members of The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with guitarist Justin Firefly Clarke performing the track 'The Ride' from the Good for Nothing feature film soundtrack. Composed by John Psathas. Video by Bryson Rooney. http://www.goodfornothingmovie.com/ http://www.nzso.co.nz/ [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Help save NZ’s native praying mantis!
Not pretty like a Panda or iconic like a Kiwi, actually quite gruesome in their eating habits but Native Preying Mantis (with blue spotted arms below right) awesome little creatures well worth saving. How you can help save our native praying mantis - Photos - Graeme Hill - Weekend Hosts - RadioLIVE Good Mantis-
Last ride to Whangarei, huh? ~ Northland Sojourn 2012 Day 10
A totally unexpected, fabulous, finish