I couldn’t help but smile

What better way to end the week than watching the kiwis trounce the ozzies at cricket. For the first time in 646 one day internationals them from across the tasman were beaten by 10 wickets.I was up for a late night out watching a close game but the Black Caps firmly...

State of the nation

Parliament has restarted after the summer recess which is bringing all sorts of headaches working in a high profile Government department. Our PM gave her state of the nation address on Tuesday which sets the agenda for the coming year. You can read this at...

Countdown to being a domestic executive: 33 Weeks to go

It’s been a gorgeous week and definitely not a good place to be in the office. It’s been hot, stuffy and people have been generally grumpy to be stuck inside. Still, it was only a three day week this week for this executive after taking a day’s leave...

Photoblogging: Waitangi Day adventures

Since Wellington has a heat wave (yes it’s finally reached 20+ degrees) and it is a public holiday we got into the holiday spirit and took the boat to Matui Somes Island which is slap bang in the middle of Wellington Harbour. See...

Waitangi Day

6th February is a NZ public holiday that comemorates the signing of the Waitangi Treaty which was the founding document for today’s New Zealand. For more information see: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/politics/waitangiday-introduction