May
19
2013

Another beautiful Wellington winters day

Looking mighty fine again at Evans bay Marina

May
18
2013

Snowy hills

Nice view the snowy hills on the South Island

May
17
2013

Oriental Parade Wellington

Nice view to the Hutt Valley from Oriental Parade Wellington

Sep
1
2012

Seal Video

Little Seal at Evans Bay Wellington

This morning the seal at Evans Bay was still a bit sleepy and let me video him.

This seal has been around the bay for at least 3 months now and it looks like it is here to stay may be even for the summer where they usually all go to colder places.

Kekeno (New Zealand fur seal) are the most common seals in New Zealand waters.

Kekeno are very good swimmers and weaned pups will turn up almost anywhere around New Zealand. A fur seal pup tagged on the west coast of South Island has even been recorded in Australia. On land they sometimes become disoriented and have been found in unusual places such as back-yards, drains and streets.

Aug
31
2012

Another beautiful Wellington winters day

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Looking mighty fine again at Evans bay Marina

Aug
25
2012

Snowy hills

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Nice view the snowy hills on the South Island

Aug
20
2012

Violet by Yealands Estate

Sparkling Blush Marlborough

Violet is the colour of inspiration, imagination and true harmony. A perfect match of yin and yang. Named in honour of Vai”‘yealands, co-founder of ” Yealands Estate, the sparkling wine captures the vibrant flavours of fruit nurtured in complete harmony with the environment.

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Lovingly crafted in carboNZero certified winery , Violet Sparkling Blush delivers delicate pear and lifted raspberry characters with a refreshingly crisp finish. Cherish life’s special moments. Celebrate with Violet.

Aug
19
2012

Seifried Pinot Gris – Nelson New Zealand

Intense apricot and almond characters with a hint of spice. Rich and smooth with a long lingering finish.

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Seifried’s family owned vineyard and winery was the first to be established in one of the sunniest areas of New Zealand, in 1973.

Aug
15
2012

Thornbury Winemakers Selection – Chardonnay

The image of the dancing piper is Dionysus Greek God of wine, celebrating living life to the full.

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Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2011
At Thornbury they create wines that celebrate life by matching New Zealand’s favourite grape varieties with our iconic wine regions. With this Chardonnay they’ve captures the pure and luscious flavours of the unique Hawkes Bay winegrowing region. I enjoyed

Aug
14
2012

Oyster – Wellington on a Plate

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As the story goes, ‘he was a bold man that first ate an oyster’.

Bold and then astonishingly happy, I imagine, as is there anything more seductive than a freshly shucked oyster? More rewarding than the crunch of a deep-fried oyster? More soothing than velvety chowder finished with a lick of butter?

In food truck style, Oyster will pop up every evening (except Mon 13 Aug) to pay homage to the beguiling bivalve. Add to the tale perfectly chilled Wairarapa wines, the capital’s most irreverent craft brews, Hardie Boys ginger beer, Six Barrel soda, a bushel of the country’s finest chefs to deal with six kinds of oysters nightly, and you have a shucking good time on your hands.

Yellow Brick Road’s Oyster will be gone in the blink of an eye so be ready to embrace your inner briny.

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Oyster:

Wilson Carpark, Cnr Swan Lane & Cuba Str.

5 PM – 8 PM Daily