Category Archives: General
8 Interesting Facts I Didn’t Know About New Zealand Until I Moved Here
Adjusting to life in New Zealand is pretty easy. The language is familiar, the products [...]
Sep
A–Z Of New Zealand Place Names: Auckland
In my post ‘A–Z of Place Names: Akaroa and Arrowtown (and a little about Auckland)‘, [...]
Jul
A–Z Of New Zealand Places: Akaroa, Arrowtown (And A Little Bit About Auckland)
Akaroa Meaning Akaroa, originally spelt Hakaroa, is a Māori word meaning Long harbour. In 1838, [...]
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Jul
From Warriors To Romance: Celebrating New Zealand Authors
I hadn’t planned to write about New Zealand authors this week, but this morning, while [...]
Jun
Matariki: A Growing Tradition In New Zealand’s Calendar
On 20 June, most of us will be enjoying a day off work or school [...]
Jun
Hold On To Your Hat: It’s Global Wind Day
Today (15 June) is Global Wind Day, so I thought it was a good time [...]
Jun
New Zealand: A Nation Of Selfless Givers
Next week (15–21 June) is Volunteer Week in New Zealand, so no better time than [...]
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Jun
Knights, Dames and Kiwi Legends: Inside the New Zealand Royal Honours
Before 1996, New Zealand used the British honours system to recognise the service and achievements [...]
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Jun