Taking a stroll in the bush right now takes you into a land of growth and plenty. We are awash with toadstool and fungi with swathes of spores sprouting in the moist conditions. You can’t help admire their tenacity to sprout and spend their short life during... A hongi a big thing in New Zealand. The touching nose routine is something that Fortnum is working hard to perfect. Never more so when one of the neighbours comes calling. In this case it’s a tame wild pig that’s grown up in a field next door since it... With the rain lashing down and the wind whipping around the house there is nothing better than hunkering down in front of the fire to dream of summer. After some pottering on the internet I downloaded a marvellous free tool for mind mapping, Xmind. It’s... When the sun in New Zealand shines it brings me immediate warmth and nourishment. I love the sun and light so right now I’m feeling visually and emotionally challenged. It’s not full blown SAD but there is no doubt I lose a bit of spring in my step... I was asked today whether I would ever consider leaving New Zealand because of the dreadful weather. It was a powerful question to ponder as I watched the retched rain pummel down creating mini lakes around the house and the gale force gusty wind causing the trees... 