The unofficial pictorial biography of New Zealand
So glad you’re here, because we’re going on a tour of New Zealand. Not quite the amazing scenery, but rather a trip on fire trucks, in yoga classes, cafes, bakeries, construction sites, restaurants. And yes, sheep.
Some part of this biography will be through a series of photo “albums”. Others will be with lavish cartoon diaries (check out the nav bar on the right).
To open the album, just click on an image, and boof—you’re in a whole new world. Try it!
Sean
P.S. The cartoon diaries and the photo albums get updated on a fairly regular basis. If you want to peek into New Zealand often, yes, there is a way to get updates.
Take your time and click through some of the albums. At the bottom of each album, you’ll find a link to subscribe and a zany newsletter will show up on a monthly basis.

The Manakai-Deck Fitout
The Manakai gets a new lower deck in Whangarei.

Murray, Piha, Auckland
Murray, a Mexican food truck and restaurant at Piha Beach

Best Ugly Bagels, Wellesley Street, Auckland
Bagels don’t have to be perfect—that’s why Best Ugly Bagels exists
Origine, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Modern French Cuisine in a spectacular setting
PCL Imaging, Eden Terrace, Auckland
New Zealand’s oldest photographic lab.
Disco Hair Salon, Morningside, Auckland
A funky hair salon in Morningside
Ahi, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Cool sophistication on Level 2, Commercial Bay
Ahi, Commercial Bay, Auckland
Ahi—”Fire” in Commercial Bay
The Bike Shop, Helensville, Auckland
The motorbike shop with the air of motocross
Island Gelato Company, Ponsonby, Auckland
Fresh, seasonal handmade Gelato
Liberty Brewing Co, Helensville, Auckland-Part 2
The land of beers that bulge with aroma and flavour.
Liberty Brewing Co, Helensville, Auckland – Part 1
Crazy, even hazy beers made in Helensville
The Film Lab, Karangahape Road, Auckland
A tiny, efficient film lab on K Road