3-0, way to go!

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...

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...

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

When rugby turns to party

Whilst Jonny was into winning ways in the Six Nations, Wellington has been invaded this weekend by the annual International Rugby Sevens Competition. Held at the caketin there are 34,500 people all cheering their favourite team (not)!In reality, the caketin becomes...