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Plates
One of the great joys of driving on NZ roads is the frequent occurrence of personalised numberplates. Yesterday as we drove up north, we were trailing an employee of Mint Plumbing (clearly had an impact!) and their number plate was ØTURDS. Outstanding. However, nothing will come close to the King. Many years ago, I remember…
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The best way to public travel
Some people like trains, some like trams. The occasional freak enjoys busses that aren’t the one exception (the double deckers in London). But the absolute king of public transport remains the ferry. I had to get into central Auckland this afternoon, and what would have taken me 90 minutes by car took me 40 by…
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Peak email?
I have had a Gmail account for ~15 years. In that, I have received over 110k emails in my primary alone. If I include Promotions (a hostel you went to 12 years ago is have a sale!, Updates (someone you don’t even recognise on LinkedIn just got promoted!), and Spam (Nigerian princes need your help!)…
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Comeback Kid, Oldie Edition
Today was Day 1 of the Third Test between Australia and England, hosted at many people’s favourite ground, Adelaide Oval. The visitors have been woeful so far, and are already 2-0 down with three games to go. It is looking bleak. Australia has been riding high, except for one gentleman. Usman Khawaja, who usually opens…
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Bondi Sadness
If you’re reading this, you have access to the internet. And if you have access to the internet, you have heard about the tragic events in Bondi. A lot of people are surprised. And you know what, so am I. Perhaps I shouldn’t be, but the Australia I grew up in just didn’t have this…
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Mud Brick
We are back in Auckland now, back to reality really, but today we were fortunate enough to go for a long, leisurely lunch at Mudbrick. One of Waiheke’s best restaurants (and they have a few!), it was quite the experience. New Zealand isn’t a perfect place, but it does have exceptional food. Looking over the…
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