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Freelance writer in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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Freelance writer + photographer | Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Writing Portfolio

Hi, my name’s Cornelia Luethi, a freelance writer with 24+ years’ business communication experience, covering travel, technology, food and wine, trades, property, and more.

Here are links to articles I’ve written – you can filter by topic, and click on the links to read the articles:



*Travel & leisure articles

The Lady magazine
The Lady magazine
http://baywatcher.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Lady-02Oct20-article-web.jpg
This magazine article was a personal essay, written under a pseudonym.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1904/fishing-for-snapper-at-mangonui
Let's go snapper fishing at Mangonui! Words and photos by me.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1903/northland-cheese-trail
There's not an official 'Northland Cheese Trail' - but there should be. Article and photos by me.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1903/riding-high-in-waitangi-mountain-bike-park
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is so highly regarded in Northland, it inspired me to get back in the saddle after a 20-year hiatus. Article and photos by me.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1901/the-magic-of-lake-manuwai
Kayaking on magical Lake Manuwai in Northland, New Zealand. Article and photos by me.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1811/kerikeri%E2%80%99s-impressive-new-waterfall
My article and photos of a secret waterfall in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
Femme Fitness magazine
Femme Fitness magazine
http://baywatcher.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Femme-Fitness-Not-Just-For-The-Buoys.pdf
'Not Just For The Buoys' - click above to view PDF of magazine article, with my words and photos.
Femme Fitness magazine
Femme Fitness magazine
http://baywatcher.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Femme-Fitness-Fun-On-The-Water.pdf
'Fun On The Water' - click above to view the PDF of the magazine article written by me.
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/7-weird-facts-about-new-zealand-holidays/
7 weird facts about New Zealand holidays
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/bay-of-islands-weather-what-to-expect/
Bay of Islands weather: what to expect
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/kerikeri-beaches-where-are-they/
Kerikeri beaches: where are they?
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/bay-of-islands-transport-get-around-bay-islands/
Bay of Islands transport: How to get to (and around) the Bay of Islands
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/kayaking-in-paihia-bay-of-islands/
Kayaking in Paihia, Bay of Islands
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/kayaking-the-kerikeri-inlet/
Kayaking the Kerikeri Inlet
Baywatcher.nz
Baywatcher.nz
http://baywatcher.nz/3-must-bring-items-for-your-vacation-in-the-bay-of-islands/
3 must-bring items for your vacation in the Bay of Islands

Beauty articles

Rubywaxx
Rubywaxx
https://rubywaxx.co.nz/what-are-the-best-anti-ageing-treatments/
What are the best anti-ageing treatments?
Rubywaxx
Rubywaxx
https://rubywaxx.co.nz/summer-skincare/
Why summer is THE worst season for your skin
Rubywaxx
Rubywaxx
https://rubywaxx.co.nz/why-ipl-is-the-hero-of-winter-skincare/
Why IPL is the hero of winter skincare
Rubywaxx
Rubywaxx
https://rubywaxx.co.nz/hair-removal-options/brazilian-waxing/
Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about Brazilian waxes, but were too afraid to ask…

Food & drink articles

NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/nz-wine-export-which-countries-does-new-zealand-export-the-most-wine-to/
NZ wine export: Which countries does New Zealand export the most wine to?
NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/how-important-are-nz-wine-exports-to-china-and-asia/
How important are NZ wine exports to China and Asia?
NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/issues-facing-the-nz-wine-industry-a-wine-industry-insight/
Issues facing the NZ wine industry: a wine industry insight
NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/beyond-sauvignon-blanc-the-future-of-new-zealand-wine-exports/
Beyond Sauvignon Blanc: the future of New Zealand wine exports
NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/new-zealand-wine-industry-overview/
New Zealand wine industry overview
NZ Wine Technology
NZ Wine Technology
http://winetechnology.co.nz/resource/wine-as-a-business-the-numbers-behind-commercial-wine-making/
Wine as a business: the numbers behind commercial wine making
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1904/fishing-for-snapper-at-mangonui
Let's go snapper fishing at Mangonui! Words and photos by me.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
https://www.nzmcd.co.nz/destinations/northland/1903/northland-cheese-trail
There's not an official 'Northland Cheese Trail' - but there should be. Article and photos by me.

Marketing & copywriting articles

Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/how-one-measly-sentence-could-double-your-readership/
How one measly sentence could double your readership
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-website-home-page/
What’s the purpose of a website home page?
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/your-quick-10-step-guide-to-building-trust-online/
Your quick, 10-step guide to building trust online
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/contact-form-or-email-address/
What’s best: a contact form or email address?
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/are-you-using-this-little-known-online-trust-building-technique/
Are you using this little-known online trust building technique?
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/how-to-build-trust-online-with-your-signature/
How to build trust online with your signature
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/negative-vs-positive-language/
Is your negative language turning prospects away?
Words By Cornelia
Words By Cornelia
http://wordsbycornelia.com/why-its-important-that-your-website-uses-keywords-and-uses-them-wisely
Why it’s important that your website uses keywords – and uses them wisely

Pet articles

Minnie The Westie
Minnie The Westie
http://www.minniethewestie.com/west-highland-terrier-temperament-what-are-westies-really-like
West highland terrier temperament: What are Westies really like?
Minnie The Westie
Minnie The Westie
http://www.minniethewestie.com/westie-allergies
Westie allergies: allergies in west highland terriers

Trades articles

Leonard Construction
Leonard Construction
http://www.leonardconstruction.nz/survive-home-renovation-children/
How to survive a home renovation with children
Leonard Construction
Leonard Construction
http://www.leonardconstruction.nz/renovation-tip-how-to-cope-with-a-construction-project/
Renovation tip: How to cope with a construction project (and keep sane!)
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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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Magic hands! ✨ I’ve just completed my Usui Re Magic hands! ✨

I’ve just completed my Usui Reiki level one training with the inspirational @derekjohnthompson 🙌

Reiki is wonderful for stress reduction and relaxation. 

Now to practice, practice, practice! 

(Photo credit: my nose 😂)
And now for something completely different: I'm wr And now for something completely different: I'm writing a book!🥳

I'd love your honest feedback please. 

Does this sound like something you might read?
If so, what would you like to see included? 
Or what's your #1 question about this topic?

And if you'd like to know when the book is launched, hop onto my email list. Everyone on the list will get a free/discounted copy.

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https://cornelial.substack.com/p/resilience-for-softies-why-you-shouldnt

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Resilience For Softies: Why You Shouldn’t Toughen Up

Have you ever been told to “toughen up” - and just the suggestion you need to change has made you angry? After all, why the heck should YOU have to change your personality so you’re more acceptable to the world at large?

Instead, let’s turn that sensitivity into a superpower. (Yes, really.) Discover how to build your mental resilience, look after yourself, and deal with tough situations - but without changing your essence as a caring, sensitive person.

After enduring some extreme obstacles in her family life and health, the author, Cornelia Luethi, researched and practiced mental resilience and grit. Through this she discovered techniques that helped her navigate this trauma, but without compromising her natural sensitivity and kindness.

In this book, Cornelia shares simple yet effective methods to help you cope with difficult situations in a way that’s true to who you are as a person. And maybe even come out of it with some superpowers. ✨
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! 🏖
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