Author: BritMumInNZ
A magic weekend of Birthday party fun, Christmas carols and fun on the Kapiti Coast!
What a magic weekend! Our good friend’s, Marrisa and Michael, organised the best Birthday Party for their daughter Bethany. It was at our favourite place, Te Papa, with a wonderful ‘under the sea’ theme. Afterwards there was a lovely Birthday lunch, balloons and cake. The Christmas trees in Te Papa’s foyer were gorgeous – three…
The call of Aotearoa brings back another good friend!
This morning I caught up with another old friend of my early years in Wellington, who has been living in the UK for a stint. She’s recently returned (New Zealand is her birth country) and has done so with her British hubbie and British born daughter! It was so great to see her and meet…
Princess Bay to Houghton Bay: Sisterly Happiness
This morning was an exciting one for me, personally, as a very good friend moved back to Wellington after four year’s in Australia. Wellington, New Zealand, has a magnetism to it that draws people back. This afternoon was simply wonderful: watching my two daughters at peace with one another in nature. Houghton Bay and Princess…
Tohora at Te Papa!
Wow! The new Tohora – Whales exhibition at Te Papa is FANTASTIC! We went last week with Marrisa and Bethany, and then went back at the weekend with Daddy. There are some HUGE full skeletons and great cinematography. Charlotte was happy to stay for a couple of hours, whilst Sophie went in and out for…
Summer in the City: Wellington’s full of surprises!
From November, Wellington revs up for a multitude of events: from small-scale festivals in the various suburbs to grander events in the city centre and surrounds; with the likes of the Meridian Energy Summer City and the New Zealand International Arts Festival. These continue well into March and there’s never enough time to attend all…
South Coast Wonders
The Island Bay Marine Centre had an ‘Open Day’ today and we are always so excited to visit. It’s so incredible to be able to get close to beautiful sea creatures. Learning through interaction and real-life experiences is so powerful. Charlotte and Sophie’s interest in the wonders of the sea has certainly been captured since…
The African Savannah: All Mixed Up!
The new African Savannah opened at Wellington Zoo this weekend and is such an exciting and refreshing use of the available space. Overlooking the city, the Zoo is placed on a hilly landscape well populated with trees and vegetation. Walking into the new African Savannah, we were greeted by a set straight out of Africa….
Adventures in the Southern Headlands Reserve
We took the girls on an adventure today, to the Southern Headlands Reserve, Houghton Bay, Wellington. A short ten-minute walk from our home we enjoy the most stunning views of the Southern Coast. Charlotte loved walking through the long grasses and trees, towering over her head. She was a real little explorer and busy looking…
The chicks are thriving!
The chicks are thriving in our mailbox! The big question is – will they fly the nest in time for Christmas!
A Dose of Art
On Wednesday morning my friend Marrisa and I ventured out for a dose of art therapy. It was so great to put ourselves first (for a change!), even though we were accompanied by Bethany and Sophie, and take in some stunning local photography. We visited the Westpac St James Theatre, on Courtenay Place, to view…
Roses in Bloom
The roses at Wellington’s Botanical Garden are in full bloom and the girls adored running in and out of them. They loved playing hide-and-seek and collecting a rainbow of fallen rose petals (though of course Sophie is yet to master the tactics of the first game and still needs careful guidance to ensure she doesn’t…
More Christmas Fun!
It’s not even December and everywhere I turn there’s a flyer for another Christmas Festival or event in one of Wellington’s many suburbs [wotzon.com]. With the good weather shining its blessing on Wellington we ventured into the city on Saturday to be greeted by music, jugglers, face-painting, merry-go-round and bouncy castle. It’s wonderful to share…
The eggs have hatched!
Our mailbox isn’t receiving any mail at the moment; since it’s been inhabited by a Mummy bird and her chicks! It’s so incredible to take a peek at them each day and see them growing. Every time we drive up our driveway the Mummy bird makes a quick exit. Hungry beaks greet us when we…