Happy Summer Holidays and 2017 ! by Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w This is a bit of celebration of 2016 for me. It certainly makes me appreciate what a great lifestyle we have - sometimes that gets lost in day to day living. This is a collection of photos that I hope will give you an insight into our year. If you want to see the amazing - gorgeous photos - become friends with Andrew on Facebook and I have some ok ones on my Facebook too. Best wishes from us to you. Enjoy. en-us 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC 2025-11-11 01:33:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Here's to 2017 from me ... Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958568 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958568 Feeding the Long fin eels in our creek. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958585 This is the free visitor activity at our place. We feed them regularly and love these easy care pets. ]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958585 Mossman Gorge - bush and clear streams - too cold for Crocs - much like our bush at home. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958613 We went into the Daintree Rain forest. No swimming there - although there were gorgeous beaches. Hartleys Crocodile Experience prepared us. Great place to visit for all Aussie animals.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958613 Wishing you moments of happiness, moments of tenderness, moments of satisfaction and pride Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958636 It is always great to hear from you  - have you visit. All welcome to Ti Kouka in Gladstone in the Wairarapa. 
Ngā mihi nui - arohanui, Gill]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958636 Da - my Dad - a very important part of our lives in the Wairarapa. My sister in law from Melbourne - Pete's wife. Great to have the whole family together over Christmas. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958654 This is  Boxing Day at the beach after another massive brunch - pancakes and lovely summer fruits for Anika's 12th birthday]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958654 Boxing Day boogie boarding - finally a day warm enough to swim. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958672 For those of us brave enough to brave the coastal waters - next stop Antartica.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958672 Decorating the Christmas Flax flowers at home. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958688 These have the best hooks for hanging all of the decorations. Here is Da and the girls decorating.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958688 Jody and Dave, friends from Canada came and played and stayed, with their kids, over Christmas. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958708 Last time we hung out together (in Canadawe were both pregnant but child free. This is us at Pukaha. We saw the tuatara energetically catching some grasshoppers - a baby kiwi - another kiwi just beginning to hatch - the beautiful tunakuwharawhara (long fin eels) , crazy kaka, and my favourite girl - Kahurangi the Kokako.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958708 All four of my Sister in laws were there. These two are the locals who make the Wairarapa a great place to live. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958724 They also provide the 4 cousins for my kids to play with.

]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958724 Christmas was held at the beach for all of the Stewart family and most of the Swinney family plus the Rushkas from Canada. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958739 In a tiny bach on the beach we played cricket - ate very well - talked lots - opened presents from Santa and each other. Luckily it was overcast and not too hot so we could eat outside. Christmas brunch on the new Weber and Hazel in her new giraffe onesie - happy girl.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958739 Christmas 2016 - Visitors and family together at Riversdale Beach Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958753 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958753 My work life. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958760 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958760 St Patricks in Masterton became a Green-Gold Enviroschool. Being part of schools' journey of sustainability makes my work fun. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958775 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958775 Enviroschools Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui. Here is our fabulous team on our Christmas work do - a wee tramp for a picnic. That's me at the bottom. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958786 I am working up to 25 hrs a week with Enviroschools now so don't need to teach. My work covers the Masterton district with schools. I also do workshops and provide support to the rest of the team - Wellington region wide. I am based at the Masterton office of the Greater Wellington Regional Council but would spend at least 2 days a month in meetings in Wellington. I love my job. It is so flexible and always challenging.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958786 Anika played her first competitive tennis in Term 4. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958798 Both Anika and Hazel go to the local coaching in Gladstone - done by some of the local teenagers and a mum.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958798 Coach of the 2nd 11 - U13 girls rep hockey team. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958809 Anika made the team and Andrew coached. We had a lovely week in Stratford, under Mt Taranaki, in October. Hazel and I explored and played and watched. ]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958809 Hazel and her pet lamb at Pet's Day at Gladstone School. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958817 Baali now roves the farm and mostly hangs out with his flock - that's us - in our garden and on the lawn. And thinks he should be allowed into the house !]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958817 We are all World Record Haka holders. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958828 All of the schools in the Wairarapa came together and performed "Ko Wairarapa" for 6 minutes in November to take the record away from the French ! ]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958828 Ballet show and exam for Anika at the end of 2016. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958837 Anika sat her Grade 3 RAD exam and passed with distinction - top in the class - a mum has to have a wee show off now and again !!]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958837 Family activities in 2016 Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958855 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958855 Cairns Waterfront - lovely place to hang out for a couple of days. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958865 Also staying in a hotel that had a tennis court on the roof was fun too !]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958865 Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958873 Best day ever - sailing out to an island and then snorkelling on both sides. No turtles to swim with but a couple of sharks cruised by.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958873 Pete - proud Dad and Da at the wedding on the beach. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958885 Grandon number 3 - Mason.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958885 Kierran has 3 sons Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958894 This is his oldest Chase.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958894 Having fun together as a family meeting cousins for the first time. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958903 Sonya Leigh's 3 girls - Ali, Erin and Meghan.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958903 Aussie holiday - Port Douglas- nephew Kierran got married - August 2016 Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958915 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958915 Family and friends fly in and hang out in Wellington. Come and visit us or let us know you are in the city Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958927 Day in the city after Christmas - Bugs exhibition at Te Papa then shopping with Uncle Peter and Auntie Lisa from Melbourne.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958927 Wellington Waterfront - beach - playgrounds - food - shops - art - exercise. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958938 Rock climbing outdoor and indoor - rollerblading - scootering and skateboarding, jumping the waves on the beach - and eating ice cream - some of our favourite activities.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958938 Te Papa exhibitions. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958949 Gallipoli - is fantastic - if you haven't seen it yet. Gigantic sized figures and lots of interactive things to engage children as well.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958949 Wellington Escapes Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958960 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958960 Pukaha Mt Bruce - National Wildlife Centre Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958972 We visit many times a year with visitors - to do the Junior Ranger Programme and this trip was to help in a Bioblitz and hang out with the Bugman - Rudd.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958972 Pancake racing at Grandmas with the Stewart cousins. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958981 The girls hang out with Grandma each week and do all sorts of interesting activities. All these cousins live in Masterton. ]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958981 Wild and sandy coastlines to visit and relax at. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958991 This is at Tora - seals and rocks and not many people.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958991 Wonderful Wairarapa - People and Places Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958997 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171958997 Summer holiday in the South Island 2015-2016 Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959002 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959002 Siberia sojourn - 2016 New Years Eve Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959007 Boated and tramped into Siberia for 4 days. Majestical]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959007 Swimming in 5 ice cold lakes Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959010 We begun with Tekapo, then Pukaki, Wanaka, Hawea - then up in Siberia in the waterfall. Great weather - amazing spots. #loveSouthIsland]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959010 South Island Trip begins Dec 2015. Enviropadlets https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959014 Anika and Hazel with Da - my Dad - start of our South Island trip last year. This is probably no longer there. Seal colony - Kaikoura.]]> 2017-05-15 22:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Enviropadlets/m9ijea1kdv0w/wish/171959014