Monthly Archives: September 2009

A solution to the W(h)anganui woes

Posted on Saturday, 19 September, 2009 by jmacg

Why  change Wanganui’s spelling to Whanganui? Surely not because whanganui means ‘large harbour’? Where’s the large harbour? Looks like a wide upside-down river to me. Let’s steer clear of both warring factions and, in the interests of accuracy, go for … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung

Posted on Saturday, 19 September, 2009 by jmacg

During spring our property in Martinborough is an exciting place to return to each weekend. Everything, including daffodils, is busting out all over. It’s quite a contrast to our place in Ngaio, Wellington, where most of the vegetation is New … Continue reading →

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