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7 weird facts about New Zealand holidays

24 September, 2016

Stay safe when you're on, in, or near the water.

New Zealand’s a long way from anywhere, so when you’re coming to New Zealand for your holidays you’ll no doubt have high expectations and hoping for a fabulous time. New Zealand’s a wonderful place, but I remember when I first arrived in 2003 there were a few weird quirks that had me scratching my head. To save you from some of this confusion, here are my insider tips for … [Read more...]

Eat: Getting fruity in Kerikeri

8 June, 2016

The Bay of Islands is blessed with a climate (and soil) that makes it a wonderful area for growing produce. Kerikeri, in particular, is known as a horticultural area, with numerous kiwi fruit, mandarin and orange orchards. Kerikeri fruit is delicious! Home gardening is popular here too - it's the perfect place for it, after all! On our own property, we have over 50 fruit … [Read more...]

Bay of Islands transport: How to get to (and around) the Bay of Islands

11 May, 2016

Beware of the gravel road to Wharau Road beach

How to get to the Bay of Islands: your transport options Car Most people get to the Bay of Islands by car (or campervan). If there are good driving conditions on State Highway 1, here are indicative travel times from Auckland Harbour Bridge: 3 hours to Paihia 3 1/4 hours to Kerikeri 3 1/2 hours to Russell. However, there are often hold ups, so it is wise to … [Read more...]

Paradise for dogs: Roland’s Wood dog park in Kerikeri

5 May, 2016

Rolands Wood: dogs and bluebells

As beautiful as it is in the Bay of Islands, it's not so easy exploring it with your dog because dogs are banned from so many places. However, here's one beautiful place that both you and your dog will enjoy: Roland's Wood, which is just outside Kerikeri. What is Roland's Wood? Roland's Wood is a 4 hectare (10 acre) piece of land that was gifted by local man, Roland … [Read more...]

NZ food: What are feijoas?

2 May, 2016

What are feijoas? No, they're not naked kiwi fruit!

Have you seen this green fruit for sale in the Bay of Islands and wondered what it is? No, it's not a naked kiwi fruit ?; it's a feijoa (pronounced: FEE-joer). ? So what are feijoas? Although fiejoas originally come from South America, New Zealanders have embraced them as their own. Feijoas (Acca sellowiana) are popular in home gardens throughout New Zealand, and are … [Read more...]

The Bay of Islands Farmers’ Market for fresh local produce

10 April, 2016

Fresh fruit at the Bay Of Islands Farmers' Market

The Bay of Islands Farmers' Market is the original growers' market in the area. You'll find it in the car park outside the Post Office, off Hobson Avenue in Kerikeri. (It's just across the road from Cathay Cinemas.) The market is there every Sunday, rain or shine, from 8.30am to 12 noon. (There's also a market run by the same organisers in Paihia, on the Village Green, on … [Read more...]

Kayaking in Paihia, Bay of Islands

9 March, 2016

Kayaking in Paihia

Kayaking in Paihia is a very tranquil way to experience the Bay of Islands: just you (and maybe a friend) on the kayak, away from the busy crowds. Best of all, there are a number of different options available: you can either hire a kayak on the beach and paddle around; you can go on a kayak tour; or you can bring your own kayak and launch it (there are a number of … [Read more...]

Kerikeri beaches: where are they?

7 March, 2016

If you're lucky, you might have Taronui Beach all to yourselves, like we did when we visited.

When friends come and stay, they often ask, "Where are the beaches like in Kerikeri?" Or: "What are the beaches in Kerikeri like?" Um, there aren't any beaches in central Kerikeri: although the town has a waterfront location, and yes it's a part of the Bay of Islands, the setting is a tidal inlet rather than beaches. In other words, a number of rivers and streams … [Read more...]

Bay of Islands weather: what to expect

29 February, 2016

Bay of Islands weather

The Bay of Islands weather is described as being sub-tropical: that generally means warm and humid summers, and heavy rainfall (with high humidity) in winter. The “winterless north” it is not! Northland and Bay of Islands weather is often described as being the “winterless north” – whoever came up with that, I don’t know, because it isn’t quite true! Although we don’t get … [Read more...]

3 must-bring items for your vacation in the Bay of Islands

23 February, 2016

Top 3 things to bring with you when you visit the Bay of Islands

These are the things I can’t live without, as a resident in the Bay of Islands! I’d highly recommend you bring these 3 items on holiday with you (or be prepared to buy them here in the Bay of Islands): 1. Wet weather jacket I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it rains a lot in the Bay of Islands, all year round. I remember on my first visit, I was even in tears … [Read more...]

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Cornelia Luethi at Baywatcher.nz creates words, pictures and websites for clients throughout New Zealand, and worldwide. Find out more →

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Finally getting around to updating my work portfol Finally getting around to updating my work portfolio! 😊

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Dr Kimberly Pugh at @breathe_chiropractic for her new website, designed by @zewnealanddesign . 📷

This was to go with the SEO website copy I’d already written for the site. ✏️

It was a pleasure to photograph Dr Kim and her model. 💖

The consultation room had lovely natural light, but a corner of it was quite dark, so I brought a range of lighting equipment to even out the lighting. ✨

Photo editing after the shoot included removing distracting background items, such as power points. Very subtle colour changes were applied for a look consistent with the client’s new brand. ✔️

Check out the new website at https://breathechiropractic.nz ⬅️
Mother’s Day smoochies from my fur kids! 🥰🐾

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums and dogmothers. ❤️
Congratulations to my fab client @breathe_chiropr Congratulations to my fab  client @breathe_chiropractic in Kerikeri on the launch of their new website! 🥂

https://breathechiropractic.nz/

SEO website copy and client photography by me. ✏️📷

And @zewnealanddesign has done a fab job on the branding and website design. 🤩
Mac (a.k.a. Mr Happy) had the best time at Roland’s Wood with his doggy buddies! 🥰🐾🍂
Just a little cute fun guy growing on my lawn. 🍄

Happy Earth Day. 🌏💙💚
12 more Northland children will have blankets, jac 12 more Northland children will have blankets, jackets, beanies and socks this winter, thanks to my fab client, Executive Coaching & Consulting. ❤️

You see, for every continuous 12 months a client works with me, I donate half of my monthly fee to @baldangels 😊

@baldangels is an amazing, hands-on Northland charity that helps the most vulnerable in our community. They have many initiatives, but the one we donated to is the 'Keep Our Kids Warm' project. This really speaks to me, because (a) I find the cold utterly miserable, and (b) I've never been as cold as I have in New Zealand - the damp cold we have here chills you right through to the bone. On top of that, the houses here are often poorly constructed, with little or no insulation or heating. The thought of kiddies living like this is unthinkable but sadly very common - and the poorest don't even have warm, cosy things to wrap up in. ❄️

Thank you, Executive Coaching & Consulting, for being such an awesome client, and for making this donation possible. 👍

Photo credit: Enzo Sartori/Unsplash.
Introducing Mia 🥰❤️🐾 Introducing Mia 🥰❤️🐾
Happy 7th birthday to my best buddy, Mac. He’s h Happy 7th birthday to my best buddy, Mac. He’s had a pawsome day! 💕🐾💕
I’m not a religious person, but this dear old ch I’m not a religious person, but this dear old church holds a special place in my heart. 💕

St John the Baptist is in Wittersham, the village where I grew up in Kent, England. 

The church is next to my old primary school, and it’s where we had our harvest festivals, nativity plays, christingles, etc. 🎃 

It’s also the church that held the funeral services for my mum and my dad. 💞
Memories of a lovely walk along Littlestone beach Memories of a lovely walk along Littlestone beach earlier this year. 😎

Near New Romney, Kent, England. ☀️

Love the cute beach huts! 🏖
This moody shot captures the Monday feels! 🥴 P This moody shot captures the Monday feels! 🥴

Photo taken at Rye Harbour, East Sussex, England earlier this year.
The front of our house is looking lovely with the The front of our house is looking lovely with the kowhai trees in flower, oodles of clivia, and gorgeous blue sky. 😍🌼☀️🌴
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