I’m four weeks into a new photography course and have to admit it’s a struggle. I’ve scouted numerous locations for the fine art landscape assignment I’ve taken heaps of pictures none of which resonate with me. Time is running out but... 
Kia kaha is a maori phrase being banded around a lot right now. It’s a supportive affirmation offered to people under stress or difficulty meaning be strong (we’re with you/supporting you).  Watching the memorial service in Christchurch on TV it was... 
My heart was in my mouth watching the latest earthquake catastrophe unfolding on my TV on Friday evening (NZ Time). Watching the tsunami rip through towns along Japan’s coast was another example of nature’s brutal force over all mankind. I... It’s not hard to see the attraction of sailing – the feeling of wild abandonment and connecting with the rawest of earth’s elements. Sitting back and enjoying the view is of course my sort of sailing, where you leave all the hard work to an... Making the effort to reach isolated parts of New Zealand is almost always rewarded with a slice of kiwi paradise. All around the Banks Peninusla are isolated bays providing sheltered beaches and stunning views. We took a trip 20 minutes out of Akaroa to visit Le... 
