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Feb 28, 2011

Auckland, New Zealand

An e-mail I wrote to my family in the UK last Tuesday: Hi Guys, I guess by the time you read this you will have heard on your radios and TVs about another big earthquake in Christchurch at lunchtime today. We have been watching the news all afternoon since, it seems it's worse than the last one as a) it's closer to the city centre, b)…

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Phil And Kirsten
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Hi, welcome to our blog. We've decided to spend a year in New Zealand and are travelling for the first 6 weeks including Australia. We hope you enjoy reading about our adventure! Love Kirsten and Phil Slatter

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Feb 28, 2011

Auckland, New Zealand

An e-mail I wrote to my family in the UK last Tuesday: Hi Guys, I guess by the time you read this you will have heard on your radios and TVs about another big earthquake in Christchurch at …

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Jan 20, 2011

Auckland, New Zealand

Some things we learnt while travelling around New Zealand: Top 10 Holiday Parks are in all the major tourist destinations around the country and have really good, clean facilities including sh…

monicachapman That waqs a really good film. Sad too.

Jan 12, 2011 re: Melbs

Gillian Glad the stay in Gisborne was so successful - you both must have learned so much about maoridom. xxx

Jan 2, 2011 re: Leaving Gizzy

Gillian Glad to hear Hillsong was so good. Had you mentioned to someone that he was into TV production or was it just on offer anyway? He must have been made up. Glad you enjoyed Sydney so much Matt has certainly looked after you well. Give our love to Aunty Roma. Love you xxxxxx

Jan 2, 2011 re: New Year's Day

Billy Slatter That last day sounds brialliant, now I really am jealous, I want to do it!

Dec 13, 2010 on the message board

monicachapman There was me thinking N. Island would be tamer than S./ Island!! Glad you are enjoying it all and making the most of your holiday time thee. xx

Dec 13, 2010 re: Black Water Rafting

Lauren How big is the salmon kirsten???.....this big!!!

Dec 9, 2010 re: Salmonless Salmon World

Billy Slatter Under-currents! Philip, be sensible, you've been there before!

Dec 8, 2010 on the message board

monicachapman Glad to have your blog to-day was a bit concerned about you and the white water rafting. Not a nice experience if you fall in but I think it happens pretty regularly. xx

Dec 8, 2010 on the message board

Lu Matete Are you calling in meeting up with Jody/Chris on way to Raglan. Now you take care if you thought White water rafting was scary some of those waves/ under tows are really tough.

Dec 8, 2010 on the message board

Pauline Slatter Mum Slatter Today So glad the jump over and done with. Look forward to seeing pics.Have just played for hospice service and am now back at home putting up Christmas tree.We're getting Christmassy early, I think to compensate for you guys not being here. Enjoy tomorrow. x

Dec 5, 2010 on the message board

Mum Slatter So glad the jump over and done with. Look forward to seeing pics.Have just played for hospice service and am now back at home putting up Christmas tree.We're getting Christmassy early, I think to compensate for you guys not being here. Enjoy tomorrow. x

Dec 5, 2010 re: Queenstown - Bungy Jump

Lauren The australian rugby team were on your flight.........!!!! Shame it wasn't the All Blacks tho hey! It's not the same without u over but sp glad to hear you're both well and enjoying it......have fun xxxx

Dec 4, 2010 re: Arriving in NZ

monicachapman Nice to see a photo of Phil. The campervan looks extremely comfortable and a surprising amount of space. xx

Dec 4, 2010 re: Whale Watching

Kate Wilson Dear Slatetes, Sounds like you're having an AMAZING time! SO glad to hear it! Whale watching wowee! Nearly as impressive as you doing your christmas cards before you left! domestic goddess and intrepid explorer all rolled into one eh?! Seriously- thanks for the card and keep on having a fab time together. from a slightly jealous Kate XxxX

Dec 3, 2010 re: Whale Watching

lu matete Hello my girl. Have great fun in Queenstown Suppose to be expensive but great fun. Take in the scenery some of the best in the world. Nice seafood and loads of Beef/Lamb down there too.

Dec 3, 2010 on the message board

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