Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. There is plenty to love and a whole lot to wonder at. I love wrapping presents, choosing a theme and the right ribbon and match-matchy paper but somethings are just impossible . Like finding… Read More ›
Stories
Finding inspiration in Kaiteriteri
There is no limit to what can be achieved when determined minds come together. And if it happens in a beautiful place, the results can be extraordinary. I can see how true that is right now. I’m in Kaiteriteri, a… Read More ›
Gong Xi Fa Cai
February 18 2015 is not just another day. It’s the day before the first day of the Lunar New Year, the start of the Year of the Sheep and the beginning of the longest festival in the Chinese calendar. On… Read More ›
Down Under Isn’t as Far as You Think
A common perception is that flying to Australia and New Zealand from the United States is just too far. After all, you’ll be going ‘down under’ and that sounds too far for comfort, doesn’t it? An article published recently on http://mashable.com/2014/09/27/air-new-zealand-tourism-australia/… Read More ›
New Zealand gets a starring role in China’s top reality show
Some people have tough jobs. One of the toughest must be being a star on the No. 1 Chinese reality TV show, Dad, Where Are We Going? which was filming in New Zealand recently. I’m kidding of course. Dad, Where Are We Going? sounds… Read More ›
ANZAC spirit not forgotten
There are not many days when I will willingly get out of bed at 4.30am. But one day every year there is a very good reason to. It’s April 25th. ANZAC Day. A day when thousands of New Zealanders gather before dawn in… Read More ›
A Day to Remember
You can just about make out, through the sea spray, a little spot of red at the end of Murrays Bay wharf. That’s a man in a red windproof jacket. What you can’t see is that he has two children… Read More ›
Volunteering in Marrakesh: a young Kiwi’s perspective
This article is about an inspiring young Kiwi finding her own inspiration in Morocco. Reproduced with thanks from the amazing http://www.fivepointfive.org. Jess is from New Zealand and this is her first solo travelling experience. She’s traded homework and classrooms for… Read More ›
Looking for Inspiration
I wrote this article for the wonderful website at http://www.fivepointfive.org. It’s about realising that inspiration is everywhere, all we have to do is to open our eyes. Be inspired. See the world. Make a difference. This is what fivepointfive is… Read More ›
Changing children’s lives one smile at a time
We are all inspired by different things but every now and again we read a story that affects us all in the same way. This is one of those stories. It’s not about discovering new places so it’s a little… Read More ›
