Arnie said it, I’ve said it… and now I am, I’m back. Continue reading I’m baaaaack!
Category Archives: School workshops
Wakas, Government and the 1,000 strong haka
The bike ride along stunning coastline to Wellington finished with a big hill, which has become a standard way to finish a big ride here in New Zealand. But that’s ok, because at the top of the huge hill lies my friends’ house, which has a fully-stocked fridge and a bathtub. After raiding the fridge just a little bit (post cycling hungry is a new level of hunger!) and a lovely long soak I made my way down into town for the Waka Odyssey opening to the New Zealand Festival, on the waterfront.
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Presenting underwater with my real life heroes
It’s been a whirlwind of a few weeks. I keep thinking this trip can’t get any more wonderful. And then along comes the next adventure to prove me wrong.
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I can’t stop the feeling
I woke up this morning with this feeling like I just didn’t want to leave Gisborne.
As I stretched and gave my eyes a morning rub, I saw the orange glow of a wonderful sunrise unfolding outside.
The Force is strong here
Arohanui – it is Maori for much love / deep affection, but goes deeper than just those words. It’s right inside your soul. I can’t think of a better way to describe the start of my plastic kaupapa (principles calling me to action) trip around New Zealand. Continue reading The Force is strong here
Curly cool kids!
Imagine growing up in a place known as Curly, with a beach that looks like this…