https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/520621/new-auckland-wavepark-a-massive-project-for-nz
Surf's up for Aucklanders, with the announcement that a new wavepark facility is coming to the city's North Shore.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/514565/residents-of-auckland-s-city-gardens-apartments-ordered-to-evacuate-over-fire-safety
"Significant" fire safety concerns and cockroach infestations have plagued the Auckland CBD highrise.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/513861/2028-total-solar-eclipse-in-new-zealand-likely-big-tourism-drawcard-astronomer-says
An astronomer was so excited by the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse on his doorstep, he bought his house 10 years ago with it in mind.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vDqgrYzzPG6
View my kayaking activity: Kapiti circumnavigation.
https://www.relive.cc/view/vXvLyjQXp1O
View my kayaking activity: Blue pools section, Tongariro river
https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqDpgBzdwq
View my kayaking activity: Makara to Owhiro
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/511954/argentine-ant-sniffer-dog-averts-potential-disaster-on-matiu-somes-island
A Welsh springer spaniel has saved Matiu / Somes Island from potential disaster after sniffing out an Argentine ant nest on building materials destined for the island's new wharf.
https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AGRY9KZv
View my kayaking activity: Outer Cavalli islands
I wanted to do a brief summary of my trip to Matauri bay and the Cavalli islands, as well as have all the Relive videos in one place. In total, 122.8 km paddled and walked, about 1900KM driven, at 8.2l/100km, a bit over 24 hours on the road spread over two days. The Cavallis are a beautiful place, and I want to come back at a time when we have half a metre or so of swell to get into all the caves and passageways I couldn’t see this time.
I did, however, see all the areas I was hoping to see, and overall the trip was great fun, and well worth the travel.
Day 1, Rock gardening from Matauri bay west, 17.9 km https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqDpNRpKLq
Day 2, Outer Cavalli islands, 28.1 KM https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AGRY9KZv
Day 3, Southern Cavalli islands, 22.4km https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvE2nLm5GO
Day 4, Pekapeka bay and the duke’s nose, 21.6km walked and paddled https://www.relive.cc/view/vevY37V5KJ6
Day 5, Motukawanui walk and snorkel, 14.2 km, not including swimming. https://www.relive.cc/view/vRO7eZ8eVKq
Day 6, northern cavalli islands, including a swim and snorkel, 18.6km https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpDKPVwRO
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