Hi all, It's been a very long time since we updated the site as we have been very busy in Paihia the last few months, and also travelling the last couple of weeks. We spent a wonderful week on Waiheke Island (just off Auckland). It's a great little chic arty town and a great little place to chill out. We also had some amazing weather to keep us company and spent ten nights at Waiheke hostel where we met some great people. So here we are in Wellington ( also kn...

Hi all, It's been a very long time since we updated the site as we have been very busy in Paihia the last few months, and also travelling the last couple of weeks. We spent a wonderful week on Waiheke Island (just off Auckland). It's a great little chic arty town and a great little place to chill out. We also had some amazing weather to keep us company and spent ten nights at Waiheke hostel where we met some great people. So here we are in Wellington ( also kn...

It's been an incredibly busy couple of weeks. but we are finally settled into our new apartment. Everyone has chipped in and helped us to get up and running. Remember this place was completely unfurnished so we relied on people around us to help, donate and participate in our house warming. Without our friends none of this would have been possible. I'm still working hard at the beachouse but i'm in the kitchen more now which is good. I'm still on the hunt for a 9...

Hi all we have had an amazing couple of weeks. thomas and Alex came back from a nine day fishing trip. They had a pretty dissapointing catch but it looks like he is going out again tomorrow. On the boys return we all went fishing and sailing around the bay which you can see from the pictures is beautiful. Thomas and i also trecked up to haruru falls which was a nice hearty walk with a glorious finish. I am enjoying working at the Beachouse and i done a couple...

Well its been a while since our last entry and its been an eventful time here in New Zealand. We done alot of relaxing in Auckland although we did enjoy a night out, some nice meals and had some luck at the casino which was good fun. On arrival in Paihia i came down with a severe case of tonsilitis which had me flat out for 3 days and i had to pay to see the doctor, antibiotics etc. Our bosses at the hostel were so good to us and gave us a double room for free...