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Did it feel like spring when you woke up? Pretty confident we start spring in the garden city with sub zero temperatures...
01/09/2026

Did it feel like spring when you woke up? Pretty confident we start spring in the garden city with sub zero temperatures and frosty windscreens that are in need of de-icing! Did you know you can get fined $150 for driving with an iced windscreen?

31/08/2026

Whitebait season is here!! Tiny, translucent treasures are surging up our rivers, but will you be lucky enough to scoop up a feed of New Zealand’s most prized delicacy?

With Nefes al – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
31/08/2026

With Nefes al – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Today marks the official start of New Zealand’s whitebait season! Our secret ingredient is lemon zest in our simple reci...
31/08/2026

Today marks the official start of New Zealand’s whitebait season! Our secret ingredient is lemon zest in our simple recipe! Simple eggs, white bait, touch of flour, salt and pepper and lemon zest. Make sure to clean your whitebait first!

THE ROAD LOOKED FINE—THEN THE SNOW CLOSED IN! ❄️🚗Drivers can become trapped remarkably quickly when snow sweeps across N...
31/08/2026

THE ROAD LOOKED FINE—THEN THE SNOW CLOSED IN! ❄️🚗

Drivers can become trapped remarkably quickly when snow sweeps across New Zealand’s alpine highways.

This nearly happened to us a few years ago. The weather looked perfectly fine, but we checked the forecast and decided it wasn’t worth taking the risk. Our impatient travelling companions continued—and ended up stuck on the Lindis Pass!

Mountain weather can change within minutes. Blue skies can disappear, visibility can collapse, and an ordinary drive can suddenly become extremely dangerous.

Always check the latest forecast and road conditions before travelling, carry warm clothing and emergency supplies, and never assume that a clear sky means the road ahead will remain safe.

Have you ever been caught in unexpected snow while driving through New Zealand?

(Image: AI illustration of alpine snow conditions)

31/08/2026

Pinch and a punch… fans

Winter is officially over! Spring has entered the atmosphere in New Zealand! Taking hay-fever pills twice a day!
31/08/2026

Winter is officially over! Spring has entered the atmosphere in New Zealand! Taking hay-fever pills twice a day!

On 31 August 1894, New Zealand made world history with the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act.Registered unions...
31/08/2026

On 31 August 1894, New Zealand made world history with the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act.

Registered unions and employers had to negotiate, and if they couldn't agree, an Arbitration Court made a binding decision. That's why we became known as the "country without strikes".

That history helped build our reputation for being hardworking and practical — the generations who built so much of the country we enjoy today.

Work looks very different now, with different pressures and opportunities. It's interesting to look back at how much has changed since this cartoon was published in the New Zealand Graphic in 1894.

Source: NZHistory — Manatū Taonga, Ministry for Culture and Heritage⁠

31/08/2026

12 breathtaking destinations, one unforgettable country! 🇳🇿 How many of New Zealand’s most spectacular places have you explored?

This little black book is one of the most powerful things a Kiwi can own.I renewed mine online through DIA last week. To...
31/08/2026

This little black book is one of the most powerful things a Kiwi can own.

I renewed mine online through DIA last week. Took about 10 minutes to apply and it arrived in 3 days. No queues, no paperwork.

Our New Zealand passport is one of the strongest in the world right now, 190+ countries visa-free or visa on arrival. That's not just about travel, it's about how much trust New Zealand has built around the world.

It's easy to complain about life here, but holding this reminds me how privileged we are. Millions of people would love the freedom that comes with it.

Still gives me a buzz every time I pick it up.

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