Tag Archives: Napier

N is for Napier and other places worth a deco

Posted on Apr 16, 2015 by TanGental

I posted about the southern hemisphere gem, Napier on the East coast of the North Island of New Zealand as part of my Kia Ora series, recounting my travel there in November and December 2014. Hands up how many of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Helsinki, miscellany, New Zealand | Tagged Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Barcelona, Budapest, Helsinki, Napier, South Beach Miami | 16 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou Katoa – Back in Blighty

Posted on Dec 18, 2014 by TanGental

The longer address in the heading is, I’m told by my delightful friends in Christchurch, the correct form of address for more than 2 people. I hope I am addressing more than two people. I dream…. I have been asked … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, New Zealand | Tagged 185 empty chairs, 90 mile beach, black water rafting, boy scouts, Christchurch, doubtful sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Hobbiton, lyndhurst, Napier, New Forest, New Zealand, Queenstown, Waitomo caves, weta caves, whitewater rafting | 7 Comments

Kia Ora day ten – having a deco at Napier

Posted on Dec 5, 2014 by TanGental

Hands up how many of you have heard of Napier? Can you place it in New Zealand? And why was it a must visit on my itinerary? As with so much in the middle section of NZ the seismic activity … Continue reading →