List: NEW ZEALAND STORIES 2023 | Curated by Barb Dalton

Dec 13, 2023

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NEW ZEALAND STORIES 2023
In
The Memoirist
by
Barb Dalton
A Childhood Doll Swept Me Back To the SeventiesThe story of Susan and two little girls.
Dec 4, 2023
12
Dec 4, 2023
12
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Who Knew There Is A Dog Poo Fairy?You’ve gotta love New Zealand for this unique sign. It was posted in Opua, a small town near Paihia, where a seaside walk begins.
Nov 27, 2023
7
Nov 27, 2023
7
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
The Price of Eggs in New Zealand Was Insane$11.90 for a dozen eggs? 
(The Canadian equivalent is $9.84 and the US is $7.60)
Nov 22, 2023
7
Nov 22, 2023
7
In
Weeds & Wildflowers
by
Barb Dalton
Mountains, Farewells, Annoyances and RealitiesMy week in photographs; November 6–12, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
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Nov 22, 2023
13
In
Globetrotters
by
Barb Dalton
Eight Random but Interesting Tidbits About Life Down UnderThey’re good to know if you’re planning a visit to New Zealand
Nov 20, 2023
17
Nov 20, 2023
17
In
Weeds & Wildflowers
by
Barb Dalton
Lazy, Hazy, Classic New Zealand DaysPhotographs from October 29 — November 4
Nov 15, 2023
16
Nov 15, 2023
16
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Air New Zealand Has A Unique TouchIt’s been a long-standing tradition on Air New Zealand flights that passengers are offered hard candy either as the plane starts its…
Nov 14, 2023
5
Nov 14, 2023
5
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
It’s Lovely to Travel, But Nice to Be HomeThere are five main reasons why I like my space, even if being back in New Zealand with friends and family is wonderful.
Nov 13, 2023
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Nov 13, 2023
10
In
Globetrotters
by
Barb Dalton
My Experience Travelling SkycouchIs it worth the expense?
Nov 12, 2023
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Nov 12, 2023
8
In
Globetrotters
by
Barb Dalton
The Travel Demons Are Onto Me — Again.Not once, but twice, my homeward-bound trip from New Zealand has been severely interrupted.
Nov 9, 2023
16
Nov 9, 2023
16
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
All Good Things Must Come To An End© Barb Dalton
Nov 8, 2023
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Nov 8, 2023
12
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Dang It! — A Favourite Family Card GameCard playing is in my genes; my grandparents had a weekly 500 session with their friends and I sometimes watched with fascination…
Nov 3, 2023
4
Nov 3, 2023
4
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Meet My Sister’s Guinea PigsEver since we were small, my sister — Dianne — has been passionate about these cute rodents. She’s had several over the years; currently…
Nov 2, 2023
5
Nov 2, 2023
5
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Gumboots and Barefeet Galore!One thing that struck me in small-town New Zealand was the number of souls out and about barefoot or with rubber boots on their feet.
Nov 1, 2023
6
Nov 1, 2023
6
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Halloween is Not a Big Deal Here in New ZealandHalloween has been and gone in New Zealand, with little fuss and fanfare. This sign ⬆️ on the downtown stock exchange was the second spooky…
Oct 31, 2023
7
Oct 31, 2023
7
In
Weeds & Wildflowers
by
Barb Dalton
A Snippet of New Zealand’s Flora and FaunaPhotographs from October 21- 28, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
11
Oct 31, 2023
11
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
New Zealand Lost the Rugby World CupMillions of eyes were on a 100x70 metre piece of Parisian grass for the final against South Africa on Saturday night. What was meant to be…
Oct 30, 2023
2
Oct 30, 2023
2
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Art in NatureAs we walked to the lookout to view the Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri, my peripheral vision caught a beautiful sight in the adjacent bush.
Oct 27, 2023
5
Oct 27, 2023
5
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
New Zealand Has Fun Names For Their Sports TeamsAlthough rugby isn’t a popular game in North America, its reverence down under equals American football. The All Blacks are our national…
Oct 26, 2023
4
Oct 26, 2023
4
In
The Daily Cuppa
by
Barb Dalton
Delicious Homegrown Lemons!Auckland, New Zealand, has a subtropical climate — mild and damp in winter and warm and humid in summer. It’s the perfect recipe for…
Oct 25, 2023
4
Oct 25, 2023
4

NEW ZEALAND STORIES 2023

A Childhood Doll Swept Me Back To the Seventies

The story of Susan and two little girls.

Who Knew There Is A Dog Poo Fairy?

You’ve gotta love New Zealand for this unique sign. It was posted in Opua, a small town near Paihia, where a seaside walk begins.

The Price of Eggs in New Zealand Was Insane

$11.90 for a dozen eggs? (The Canadian equivalent is $9.84 and the US is $7.60)

Mountains, Farewells, Annoyances and Realities

My week in photographs; November 6–12, 2023

Eight Random but Interesting Tidbits About Life Down Under

They’re good to know if you’re planning a visit to New Zealand

Lazy, Hazy, Classic New Zealand Days

Photographs from October 29 — November 4

Air New Zealand Has A Unique Touch

It’s been a long-standing tradition on Air New Zealand flights that passengers are offered hard candy either as the plane starts its…

It’s Lovely to Travel, But Nice to Be Home

There are five main reasons why I like my space, even if being back in New Zealand with friends and family is wonderful.

My Experience Travelling Skycouch

Is it worth the expense?

The Travel Demons Are Onto Me — Again.

Not once, but twice, my homeward-bound trip from New Zealand has been severely interrupted.

All Good Things Must Come To An End

© Barb Dalton

Dang It! — A Favourite Family Card Game

Card playing is in my genes; my grandparents had a weekly 500 session with their friends and I sometimes watched with fascination…

Meet My Sister’s Guinea Pigs

Ever since we were small, my sister — Dianne — has been passionate about these cute rodents. She’s had several over the years; currently…

Gumboots and Barefeet Galore!

One thing that struck me in small-town New Zealand was the number of souls out and about barefoot or with rubber boots on their feet.

Halloween is Not a Big Deal Here in New Zealand

Halloween has been and gone in New Zealand, with little fuss and fanfare. This sign ⬆️ on the downtown stock exchange was the second spooky…

A Snippet of New Zealand’s Flora and Fauna

Photographs from October 21- 28, 2023

New Zealand Lost the Rugby World Cup

Millions of eyes were on a 100x70 metre piece of Parisian grass for the final against South Africa on Saturday night. What was meant to be…

Art in Nature

As we walked to the lookout to view the Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri, my peripheral vision caught a beautiful sight in the adjacent bush.

New Zealand Has Fun Names For Their Sports Teams

Although rugby isn’t a popular game in North America, its reverence down under equals American football. The All Blacks are our national…

Delicious Homegrown Lemons!

Auckland, New Zealand, has a subtropical climate — mild and damp in winter and warm and humid in summer. It’s the perfect recipe for…

Barb Dalton