Since there are only so many times that you can hang around a gate it made sense for us to take to the lanes and enjoy the country around Kaitoke. We are surrounded by Regional Council forestry and recreational parks so there is no shortage of places to trek to.... Today we took possession of our land in Kaitoke. With the final planning permission coming through yesterday it now means that we’re ready to roll.Some kiwis think that we’re mad to be building so far from town. We like to think we’re part of an... It’s been a year to the day since I arrived in New Zealand and thought is appropriate to wear my tea-shirt that declares NZ my home! It seems very strange that at last the dream is starting to become a reality with the house build imminent. But what’s... The offending title has finally turned up – you won’t be able to read it but wanted to prove that the pesky thing did exist. Yes, this is the final piece in the jigsaw to fit in place for our dream to build a house with a walton’s porch and turrets... Seems that the kiwi’s continue to take the spotlight on cricketing success after another nailbiting finish to a battle with the (former) number one cricket team in the world. Those Aussies will be pleased to be back on home soil after been chased down by the... 