Rosemary is back in Waipu

I have been travelling for over four months in Europe and the USA, and I have had a great time – but there is no place like home. For tales of my travels check the blog  – www.womentravelblog.com.
My new routine is to walk the dog on Uretiti beach before 9am (no dogs after that [...]

Winter@Waipu 2009? Shall we keep going with this event?

Winter@Waipu – shall we keep going with this event?
For the past 4 years the Winter@Waipu festival has helped to put a sparkle into Northland’s winter, and given us an excuse to have a night out, do something different, or celebrate our local talent.  Some events have drawn people from out of the immediate community which [...]

The Beachhouse Restaurant and Bar open again

New Whangarei Website

www.whangareinz.com  has been launched as a new promotional website for the district.  Working in closely with the NorthlandNZ site, it has already won awards.  The website aims to attract people to visit and live in Whangarei, while also featuring facts and things to do for people currently living in the district who might be hosting [...]

My favourite places in Bream Bay

I have just sent my response in to the Northland CMS Strategy – here there are:
1. Coastal Walkway from Waipu Cove to Langs Beach, including Pancake Rocks. This could rival the Mangawhai cliff walk as a spectacular and significant coastal walkway.
2. Piroa Falls on Waipu Gorge Rd. [...]