Category Archives: weekend roundup

Mobiles

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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Looking

There are lots of little alley ways in Auckland City. This one on the viaduct is next door to a bar/restaurant that was screening the World Cup soccer earlier this year. It’s very very popular for people to go to … Continue reading →

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Kai

Kai is the Maori word for food. Cans for Kai has many drop off points – this one is at Westhaven Marina in Auckland. They utilize fish frames, offal and heads that normally go to waste as they are considered … Continue reading →

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Jade

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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Intersection

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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Heat

Many people in New Zealand put electric blankets on their beds in Winter. In the old days, technology safety wise wasn’t the best with these but nowadays there are high standards involved when making them. We put ours on the … Continue reading →

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Green

Most roads around New Zealand have these green lanes with an image on them, usually the lane is for cyclists or buses but many people in their cars use this lane and get fined for it. This one is in … Continue reading →

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Electric

I’ve seen these being advertised for many years. I tried one about a year ago and I felt quite claustrophobic. Have you tried these or do … Continue reading →

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Delivery

Seen in Auckland City – a New World delivery van taking someone’s groceries to them. There are many apartments in this area so no doubt some… Continue reading →

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Crossing

Just goes to show you can exercise even in the city streets as well as in the country….not that I go running anymore. Linking up with We… Continue reading →

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