Colours screamed at you from all directions at the Martinborough Fair at the weekend. Previously I might have said that there were lots of crafts but now I’m a photographer I was seeing things from a whole different perspective. I decided in an instant that I should snap away to get as many colours as [...]
Today I feel like I’ve been living in a surreal world. I’m leading a two day strategy and team building event for a Government communications department and whilst I’ve lived and breathed public sector communications most of my working life I feel very detached from the reality of it all. On one hand it feels [...]
We don’t like to think of our family and friends at home suffering in the snow so we organise an icy southerly blast to come up from the pole. We’ve had some rain, mist and a cold wind to bring me closer to those I love up in the northern hemisphere. It’s never much fun [...]
I sometimes feel challenged by my daily blogging habit. Other days it’s sheer delight to be able to share my fun and adventures here in New Zealand. I was starting to think it was time to broaden my scope of reporting when lo and behold some new neighbours moved in. And here they are. Some [...]
It’s been suggested by an avid reader of my blog that my posts are a little inward looking. A bit focused on basset hounds and directed towards life here at Domestic Executive HQ. I’m always keen to get feedback given succinctly, specifically and generously (the mantra for giving feedback as a coach). Darling you’re blog’s [...]
It seems that New Zealand has not missed out on the global trend for truckies create a convoy and blockage cities. Today was a protest against new Government Road User Charges that truckies say are putting their businesses in jeaopardy and they don’t believe they are fair to the industry. Protesting in Wellington is a [...]
Seems that the black caps are off to a reasonable start in their campaign of Cricket in England. It’s good to see the kiwi spirit of endeavour continues. Back here at home the news is riddled with conspiracy and intrigue with three investigations being launched into the immigration service here. The head of the service [...]
Lauded by the upmarket food and travel magazines Craggy Range has been our regular Easter treat since arriving in New Zealand. So last week it wasn’t cheese batches for lunch but rather a long leisurely stroll through the Craggy Range menu. Somehow the food tastes better when you have a fantastic view to admire at [...]
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