We couldn't continue to be as lucky with the weather as we have been, and so it duly chucked it down for most of our time in Wellington....

With thoughts starting to turn to home, we are torn between wanting to hang out in this lovely location and explore further afield while...

... aka Russell, now a quaint, quiet, peaceful and beautiful seaside resort on the edge of the Bay of Islands. Where in the early 1800s...

If this video plays (no guarantee) then by the time you have finished watching it you will have seen over one million litres of water...

Wow, as someone (you know who you are Sean), mentioned - we are packing a lot in! What a day! We had no idea that the Hamilton Gardens...

One of my very favourite theatre productions of all time! Was conceived and first produced right here! Richard O'Brien, one time...

Well, we are with Peter and Alison, after all! An overnight in Auckland gave us the opportunity to eat late and still get up for lunch...

That's Shakespear Regional Park and The Vic at Devonport. OK, so strictly speaking, The Vic is not a trip down memory lane as we have...

As I often do, I will start with "not much to write about" ... and then doubtless ramble on for longer than most people can bear. So...

With a late start and limited time we decided to test Auckland's public transport to see how quickly we could get to a wine tasting and...

Not much to say other than to gloat really. Don't you just hate that? As the UK bears up to what already sounds like a wet and dreary...

Been here 10 days and have finally got into New Zealand's biggest city and beating heart. (With apologies to anyone from Christchurch or...

Our first "trip" away! To Rotorua and Hobbiton (almost) On a glorious Sunday we decided that it was a good time to take the waters,...

Apologies in advance but this might be bit of a ramble. Today is the Mairangi Bay Food & Wine Festival - or in our case Mostly Wine...

With nearly two months to enjoy it and with jet lag still nipping at our heels, it has been a slow start. But that hasn't stopped us...

Welcome to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Welcome to New Zealand. We are feeling incredibly grateful - we have been given the...

I love Singapore. Cheers (from Raffles Long Bar)! Even when it rains constantly for the whole time I am there! For which I am utterly...

Well, leave of course! Hand the keys over to complete strangers (well not any more!) and invite them to enjoy the benefits of brand new...