Experience Rotorua, 6 Free Things to Do

Experience Rotorua, 6 Free Things to Do

Places to visit in Rotorua that are Free and wont cost you a cent. We all love a holiday, time away from the usual daily grind. Often having a holiday means spending  a lot of money. It doesn’t have to be that way if you know where to find places that are free.  Read...
Kiwiana, buzzy bees, gumboots and jandals, Icons of NZ?

Kiwiana, buzzy bees, gumboots and jandals, Icons of NZ?

Kiwiana Eh What? Buzzy bees, gumboots and jandals, eh what? You’d be forgiven if you thought I was talking some foreign language. Kiwiana is the term used to describe popular culture or icons in New Zealand  and encompasses such items as food, clothing, toys,...
Ohakune Childhood Memories! Growing Up In Semi Rural NZ

Ohakune Childhood Memories! Growing Up In Semi Rural NZ

Childhood memories, growing up in Ohakune and tastes of summer. I grew up in Ohakune. I no longer live there, but Ohakune still has a special place in my heart and I have many childhood memories of the town. Ohakune, a small town in the central North Island of New...

Change, new direction, from sewing to art

Making the Change From Sewing To Art For the past 5 & 1/2 years I have created a  variety of things with a sewing machine and fabric under the name of Uku Chic. The catalyst was sewing a bunting for my birthday and Uku chic was born. I have enjoyed creating all...