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.

Holy Shot, Takapuna, Auckland
Holy Shot 2.0. Moving from the tiny place to a proper cafe.

Foiling Event, Takapuna Boating Club, Takapuna
The foiling event—one of many at Takapuna Boating Club.

Dog Day Out, Takapuna, Auckland
A Saturday in May, and the day goes to the dogs.
Steve Wheeler, Weapons Maker, Hobbit Films, Eskdale
Steve Wheeler: searching for shibumi. 渋い —an almost unreachable level of excellence.
The Wool Shed, Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
It’s a smelly place, but the woodshed is where all the action is centred around.
Around the farm, Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
The Wilderness Lodge at Arthur’s Pass: In and around the farm.
Jamie’s Kitchen, Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
Jamie’s playground at the Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
Mum’s Track, Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
A morning walk down Mum’s Track.
Walks with Paddy: Wilderness Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
Paddy’s always keen for a walk. On his days off, he’s likely to be tagging kea or doing a 10 hour trek.
Cora Lynn Sheep Round Up, Arthur’s Pass
It’s time to wean the lambs away from the ewes. And today’s that kind of day.
On the Street: Art Deco Week, Napier
Just stuff that happens behind the scenes, and sometimes in the full glare of the Art Deco Week.
Around the Tom Parker Fountain, Napier
The Tom Parker Fountain in Napier: A playground for croquet, and splashing around.
Prohibition Pop Up, Art Deco, Paisley Stage, Napier
Off the main road, next to a boxing gym, is a place called Paisley Stage.