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Cromwell here we come

March 26, 2022 by rosemary Leave a Comment

Church of Good Shepherd Tekapo

Cycling Trip March 2022 Otago Queenstown Part 1 We are heading off in our caravan for a week of cycling in Central Otago and Queenstown – the highlight of the trip is to be the new Dunstan Cycle Trail. Towing a caravan slows us down somewhat, so we decide to break our journey to Central Otago (from Christchurch) in Lake Tekapo.  We love the Lake Tekapo Motels and … [Read more...]

New Zealand as a Food and Wine Destination

January 26, 2016 by Rosemary Neave 9 Comments

First Light Food and Wine Tours

Perhaps it is because New Zealand is at the bottom of the world that we tend to be very well travelled. We long for connection to a bigger global story - after school most of us head of for what is known as OE - Overseas Experience.  Those that come back (and not all do) bring with them the tastes they have savoured overseas. When I grew up the 60s only non English cuisine … [Read more...]

Wine – Organic and Marlborough

June 21, 2015 by rosemary 3 Comments

Autumn Colours

We have often enjoyed Peter Yealands Wine and heard that it was organic and sustainably produced, so the chance to visit the Vineyard was too good to pass up on our way north to Blenheim We turned off towards the coast from Seddon, the sun was low in the west casting a beautiful glow over the rows of vines in their autumn glory – yet to be pruned, their leaves reflected the … [Read more...]

Taste New Zealand – the honesty box lives

February 6, 2011 by rosemary 8 Comments

Dianne Sharma-Winter reflects on an old kiwi icon. Before gourmet food stores, restaurants and magazines (and we have some great ones), there was the honesty box by the side of the road - and its still there! … [Read more...]

Hinemoa St – Birkenhead.

June 21, 2010 by Rosemary Neave Leave a Comment

Birkenhead Artisan Market We unexpectedly have a Saturday to spend in Auckland. A visit to Eventfinder.co.nz and we soon make a list of markets available. The Birkenhead Artisan Market is the one we choose. It’s held once a month at the Highbury Community Centre. It turns out to be a great choice, not just because of what the small market has to offer, but because of the … [Read more...]

Exploring Matakana – an hour north of Auckland

June 2, 2010 by Rosemary Neave Leave a Comment

The Matakana MarketFor years I have heard of the Matakana Market, but have never quite made it. Just an hour north of Auckland it is a perfect day trip. As I live in Waipu, further north, it is just an hour south for me. With opening hours 8-1pm you don't have to make too early a start! It was everything we had hoped - lots of great local food to try and buy - we had soon … [Read more...]

Mangawhai Farmers Market and Bennetts of Mangawhai Chocolates

December 18, 2009 by Rosemary Neave 1 Comment

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