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March 2024

From Windmills to Wildlife: Foxton's Unique Charms
An unforgettable exploration of Foxton's iconic windmill and the captivating world of migratory birds
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Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Trekking off the Beaten Path: Tararua Forest Park
Challenges and triumphs navigating New Zealand's trails
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Stepping into a Real-Life Jurassic Park
Rare Birds and Native Forest at Rotokare Scenic Reserve
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Climbing Fanthams Peak on Mount Taranaki
Definitely not Type I fun!
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New Plymouth
Art, sculpture, more special gardens and an assumption-challenging performance
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February 2024

Hamilton
Why on earth are you going to Hamilton? Was a recurring question from any Kiwi we talked to about our itinerary. Then they would raise their eyebrows…
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Waitomo Caves
A galaxy of stars, or something more sinister?
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Napier & Hawke’s Bay
We had two days to explore Napier and Hawke’s Bay, best known (to us anyway) for three things: wine, Napier’s Art Deco buildings, and the flooding that…
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Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Tauranga
On being part of a global network, tackling massive projects with your community group and learning that the view isn’t everything.
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Julia Goodfellow-Smith

January 2024

More steam!
The second (and final) instalment about Rotorua
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Roturua
Getting steamy!
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