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 subscribe button. When you’re ready to subscribe, click on the button and a zany newsletter will show up on a monthly basis.

Boar & Blade, Ponsonby, Auckland
A long weekend, and a quiet Sunday at Boar & Blade

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway, Kawakawa: Part 2
The Vintage Railway workshop, where battered trains are restored.

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway, Kawakawa: Part 1
A working vintage railway in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands.
Russell, Northland, Part 2
Russell, a quiet, picturesque spot today—but not always.
Matakana Smokehouse, Matakana, Auckland
A small, family-operated smokehouse just out of Matakana Village.
Russell, Northland. Part 1
Russell, once called the “hell-hole” of the Pacific.
Hell Hole, York Street, Russell
A cool roaster—and cafe—right in the heart of Russell
Bay of Islands Ink, Cass Street, Russell
The tattoo place just off the water, on Cass Street, Russell.
Body Fit Training, Mt. Wellington, Auckland
Another view of Body Fitness Training—this time with weight training.
Matakana Village Farmers Market
The Matakana Farmers Market-The Focal Point for Matakana since 2004
The Real Bread Project, Helensville, Auckland
The Real Bread Project, way out in Helensville, with its own mill.
Body Fitness Training (BFT), Mt.Wellington, Auckland
Body Fitness Training (BFT) which is up and running at 5 am.
Rose and Ivory, Takapuna, Auckland
Rose and Ivory, Florist and Bridal Gowns.