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Little Miss Explorer – Wellington’s South Coast

January 28, 2013 BritMumInNZ 3 Comments Alice

Every Sunday, throughout the summer, there’s a special place in Island Bay that we often visit. Its flags flutter, in the almost certain breeze, and giant fish kites welcome passers by into the old bait house that is now a treasured centre of marine education for locals and visitors alike. Located on the shores of […]

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Welcome Back Good Friends!

January 21, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Our dear friends, Avril (left) and Lucy (right), have both recently returned to Aotearoa after a few year’s working in Australia. We have missed them so much and having them back is the best news. We spent Sunday afternoon catching up and enjoying the stunning sunshine and blissful warmth. After a mammoth BBQ we walked […]

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South Coast Wonders

December 2, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

The Island Bay Marine Centre had an ‘Open Day’ today and we are always so excited to visit. It’s so incredible to be able to get close to beautiful sea creatures. Learning through interaction and real-life experiences is so powerful. Charlotte and Sophie’s interest in the wonders of the sea has certainly been captured since […]

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When the Sun Shines Get Out and Enjoy!

June 25, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah, Walks

I grew up hearing these words and they are ingrained in my whole being, so much so that in my old office working days I would feel like a caged animal on a sunny day. In those days Dan and I would live for every weekend and tag our three week’s annual leave onto all […]

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