Can I make a suggestion? Take a Wednesday off from work.
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Tag: Te Papa
The best place to live
Some of you might well have seen the recent Quality of Life survey as published in the Financial Times (the survey … More
An exhibition, an experience and a reminder
This Sunday we finally made it to the Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition at Te Papa museum. When … More
A parade, a memorial and some shaky moments
I’m writing this on Anzac Day, which this year also marks 100 years of the New Zealand and Australian troops … More
A brass band, blue skies and more biscuits
This week seemed to go on and on, despite being busy with one thing and another. There has been a … More
A visitor, winter sunshine and some wine tasting
This weekend we had our first visitor from Scotland, Gillian, the niece of an old school friend of mine who … More
Autumn, winter and spring
Winter seems to be here, starting with a vengeance on Sunday with gale force winds that nearly blew me away … More
21 things about living in New Zealand: our first year here
As of 28th January, we have been here in Wellington for a year. I can’t believe it – the time … More
Sunshine, cauliflower and another exhibition
As I mentioned, Friday was my last day at Victoria University for a couple of months. So far, I have … More
Fireworks, sunny days and exhibitions
One fun thing, at least for me, is that Guy Fawkes Day (ie 5th November) is celebrated here in New … More
