I’ve decided Matariki is my ideal kind of celebration - unlike the ‘standard’ New Year, the focus isn’t on getting ratfaced, snogging random strangers, and making promises to turn over a new leaf. Rather, it is respectful, thankful and hopeful in all the right ways. It also heralds a new nature-based season in a meaningful way 💝 #MānawatiaAMatariki #LoveMatariki

Lovely mild midwinter day and hubby has the weekend off so we headed over to Okains Bay for the first time. Highlights: 31 kereru seen from Little River to Okains and back! Lovely beach, great museum, and good pub lunch outdoors in the sun at Duvauchelle on the way home 😊 #LoveMatariki