Blogs about: North Island

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This is a test

Malcolm Chalmers wrote 4 days ago: View from Mount Thingy This is a test post to set up the site. blah, blah, blah. walked up mountain, … more →

Tags: Uncategorized

Waffling9 comments

deadlyjelly wrote 4 days ago: On Saturday, in a stunning coup reminiscent of The Great Espresso Machine Victory of 2008, I held my … more →

Tags: Weird, Hibiscus Coast, maple syrup, Pecan nuts, TradeMe, Waffle, waffle iron, waffle machine, Waffle Maker

Homecoming Celebration

OUT wrote 1 week ago: CORONADO, Calif. (July 5, 2009) The "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) … more →

Tags: California, Coronado

Bay of Plenty: Record cold snap

globalfreeze wrote 3 weeks ago: Rain brings end to record cold snap by Samantha McQueen | 26th June 2009 Bay of Plenty Times The Ba … more →

Tags: New Zealand, North Island New Zealand, global cooling, climate change, Global Warming, freeze, cold, Global Freeze, Weather

a winter interlude: NZ

eastcoasteconomics wrote 1 month ago: The journey from Sipadan to Auckland is a long one.  I leave the island at 4:30pm on June 8 and arri … more →

Tags: New Zealand, Far North, Motorcycles, Road Trip, winter

New Zealand May 2009 Climate Summary: TEMPERATURE: LOWEST EVER FOR MAY FOR MANY AREAS, COLDER THAN NORMAL FOR ALL

globalfreeze wrote 1 month ago: The Climate In May: Cold! Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 2:23 pm Press Release: NIWA NATIONAL CLIMATE CENTRE … more →

Tags: New Zealand, below average temperatures, brr!, Chilly, Climate, climate change, Cold Record, cold weather, coldest May day

NZ: 'Unusual' chill set to ease

globalfreeze wrote 1 month ago: ‘Unusual’ chill set to ease 1 June 2009 The Timaru Herald A cold snap has struck South C … more →

Tags: New Zealand, global cooling, climate change, Global Warming, snow, cold, Global Freeze, Weather, Climate

Talklander NZ

joehaviland wrote 1 month ago: Little Mexico, Samba Café, Delissimo Delicatessen, Kebab City There’s a restaurant we’ve grown quite … more →

Tags: New Zealand, auckland, Auckland Fine Food, Brazilian food, Cafes New Zealand, Coffee shops, Fine Dining, Fine Food, Food

Preferably rancid5 comments

deadlyjelly wrote 1 month ago: Since the Puppy Biscuit Freakshow, I have fed Jed an essentially raw food diet. He’s a big fan … more →

Tags: Hunka husband, New Zealand, Countdown, Curly Coat Retriever, Gizzards, manky, pak n save, Puppy, rancid

Surprisingly cranky

deadlyjelly wrote 1 month ago: Mountain biking in Woodhill today:- Husband: Why didn’t you cycle down that hill? Me: You mean … more →

Tags: Hunka husband, Exercise, New Zealand, Puppy, woodhill, restall road, Mountain Biking, Curly Coat Retriever, daring

Talklander NZ

joehaviland wrote 2 months ago: Paradise at Poaka Place  On the North Shore in the sparkling, waterfront suburban town of Beach Have … more →

Tags: New Zealand, auckland, Beach Haven, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel Formula 1, international travel, Kiwi, life abroad, Living Abroad

New Zealand: South Island Coastal Drive 2 comments

travelswithsandy wrote 2 months ago: After a pleasant stay in Nelson, we set off on a scenic drive to Kaikoura, our next destination.  Re … more →

Tags: blenheim, Kaikoura, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, south island

Coromandel - Cathedral Cove

mujuworld wrote 2 months ago: A whole week was spent soaking up the sun and avoiding storms at Hahei beach.  Lo … more →

Tags: Travel, Muju, New Zealand, Aotearoa

NORTH ISLAND – Part 3 of 3

dylanhelen wrote 2 months ago: AND BACK TO AUCKLAND After a small detour (H – OK so normally this map reading lark is a sinch … more →

Tags: New Zealand, Travel, backpacking, campervans, Travels

NORTH ISLAND - 2 of 3

hbinding wrote 2 months ago: GEOTHERMAL ACTION In the morning it was time for a some geothermal action. Dylan started early with … more →

Tags: New Zealand, Travel, backpacking, campervans, Geothermal, mauri, mud baths, Rotorua, Travels

Sand Dunes

ampiainen wrote 2 months ago: My family and spouses were climbing Mt Ngauruhoe on a lovely day. The mountain was one huge sand dun … more →

Tags: New Zealand, dad, Fergus, Genevieve, mum, Renja, Ruby, Sarina

North Island - First Few Days1 comment

dylanhelen wrote 2 months ago: Well after our little slip up at Christchurch airport (no thanks to Qantas!), we got to Auckland aro … more →

Tags: Travel, New Zealand, campervans, backpacking, Travels

New Zealand North Island: a tentative itinerary2 comments

Gaby wrote 2 months ago: This is all very tentative right now since I’m leaving in just over five months, but I figured … more →

Tags: Auckland, Napier, New Zealand, North Island, Planning, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, auckland

New Zealand News: Islands Have No Names

travelcuts wrote 2 months ago: Abel Tasman: A place with an official name. Saw this in the news today: “Experts searching for … more →

Tags: Student, Travel, New Zealand, No name..., south island, travel cuts


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