Kia ora! I'm publishing this blog post in parts cos I'm very lazy with getting around to writing, and it's less intimidating to finish in parts rather than as a whole. Part 1 is here. Our first full day in Napier began with a visit to the MTG, which is a museum, theatre and art … Continue reading Napier: a step back in time (Part 2)
Napier, when combined with its neighbouring township Hastings, is the sixth largest city in New Zealand. Located on the East Coast of the North Island in Hawke’s Bay, the area is renowned for its horticulture, wineries, warm climate, and distinctive 1930s art deco architecture. For our family trip to Napier, we’d factored golden beaches and … Continue reading Napier: a step back in time (Part 1)
What comes to mind when you think of Auckland’s annual Chinese Lantern Festival? Beautiful lanterns to gaze at, delicious food to munch on, and cultural celebrations to revel in? Well, yes - but that’s only half of the story. While we may be having a good time, the environment is being irreversibly damaged by our … Continue reading The Dark Side of Auckland’s Lantern Festival
