Category Archives: Aotearoa
‘PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – FRIDAY
In keeping with my travel through Aotearoa this week I thought I would share this Legend told in picture book with you… ‘PAIKEA’ Retold and illustrated by: Robyn Kahukiwa Published by: Puffin Books the Penquin Group NZ Ages: 4 – 8 … Continue reading
“Wander with me in Aotearoa”
It seemed fitting somehow to continue this week with my wanderings down country as I celebrate one of my Hubber friends publication on uTales (with a fun post and book review coming soon.) We last visited Mount Maunganui and the Jazz Festival … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I have been meaning to continue with my “Wandering with me in Aotearoa” posts, and indeed I will. The next couple of these posts will be of interest to an online buddy of mine from the Children’s Hub as she … Continue reading
ANZAC DAY
To day 25th April, is a very special day for New Zealanders and Australians as we celebrate ANZAC Day, to commemorate those who died in World War 1 in Gallipoli (Turkey). ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and 25th of … Continue reading
“A walk with me in Aotearoa” part 6
Well hope you all had a wonderful Easter break! I know I sure did. After one of our crappiest summers ever, this past Easter weekend was one of a kind. Beautifully hot, clear blue sky and a very light breeze … Continue reading
“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 5
I thought for this post I would take you for a wander through west Auckland, a part of the city where I live. An area mixed with Industrial and shopping malls, giving way to tree lined residential streets, lush green … Continue reading
“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 4
I remember a few years ago being at a huge Swiss Convention, there was speeches, a meal, and lots of folk dancing, put on by many people of different cultures. It was a spectacular, colourful evening. One Swiss guy who … Continue reading
“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 3
“Rugby World Cup” Fever has hit New Zealand in a big way and nowhere more so than here in my home city, Auckland. On our wander down the east cost side of the North Island passing beautiful seaside scenery of blue … Continue reading
“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” …part 2
A comment made on the previous post reminded me of a comical conversation started up with a group of American school teachers when my husband and I first travelled through Europe on a 28 day tour, some 25 years ago. … Continue reading
“A Walk With Me in Aotearoa”
An internet friend has posted some lovely reflections of her country in an Alphabetical sequence on her blog. I thought what a wonderful way to learn a bit of her country, and its culture through her eyes. Since the World … Continue reading
