Category Archives: spring

Blossoms

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Amy

I was walking around the middle of town last week and saw there are blossoms trees currently flowering, this one is outside the old library down one of the little side roads. Spring is here! So the saga of my … Continue reading →

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Mobiles

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Amy

This is one of 3 places in town that sell cellphones. I can’t believe the prices of the new ones that come out regularly, why would you spend that much money? I do need a new one at some point … Continue reading →

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Rhododendron

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Amy

One of my favourite Spring trees is the Rhododendron. I remember there were lots in Kerikeri when we lived there, this one was outside one of the local churches. Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom’s Signs.

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Jade

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Amy

Here in my region, it’s known as Jade country. Sometimes when we visit some of the local beaches, we find small bits and pieces of Pounamu aka Jade. There are quite a few people who carve from it , I … Continue reading →

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Hari Hari

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Amy

This is the main street into Hari Hari which is a small settlement on the West Coast, it has an approximate population of 250 people and is mostly a farming town, it takes us about 1 hour and 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Lips

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Amy

I was at my local garden center last week buying some Lavender plants to put around my chicken coops (as they apparently prevent mites) and I spotted this seat in the shape of lips. Not sure I would have it … Continue reading →

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Intersection

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Amy

This clock tower in Hokitika honours 130 men from the Westland region who fought in the Second Boer War and the coronation of King Edward VII. The foundation stone was laid in 1902 and it was officially opened in 1903. … Continue reading →

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Chickens, cats and rabbits

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Amy

Meet the newest member of the family. My daughter bought home a baby white rabbit that a co-worker was giving away – his name is Lucifer (I didn’t have any say in his name) but he’s about 6 weeks old … Continue reading →

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Daffodils

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Amy

It’s that time of year again – it feels a lot like Spring here. We are getting more sunny warmer days. Last week I snapped this photo of the wooden Daffodils that get put on display each year outside the … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Amy

Some of my Daffodil bulbs have started flowering in my front garden outside my bedroom window, I love this bright cheery yellow colour, the little fairy house and the red mushroom ornaments. This week I went both into a local … Continue reading →