Walking in the Botanic Garden, its about a 45min round trip. Cold & yet glary, still lots of growth & flowers for bees & birds. An eastern rosella visited & gave me a jump fright.
January 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Walking in the Botanic Garden, its about a 45min round trip. Cold & yet glary, still lots of growth & flowers for bees & birds. An eastern rosella visited & gave me a jump fright.
Pohutakawa tree at Tuateawa.
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Pohutakawa tree at Tuateawa.
Scorching Bay looking pretty (pretty full of bacteria, hoping no one was planning any swimming in Wellington today).
December 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Scorching Bay looking pretty (pretty full of bacteria, hoping no one was planning any swimming in Wellington today).
I even picked some pohutakawa and native hebe flowers for the table.
My family better fckn make all the right noises about all this.
My family better fckn make all the right noises about all this.
December 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I even picked some pohutakawa and native hebe flowers for the table.
My family better fckn make all the right noises about all this.
My family better fckn make all the right noises about all this.
Turkey resting
Ham baking
Jus done
Apricot & cranberry chutney done
Campari ham glaze done
Asparagus, spuds, carrot and Kumara all prepped
Pistachio tiramisu (with pohutakawa and pistachio crumb) done
Vacuum and tidy done
Festive shirt ironed
Dishes done
Table set
Ham baking
Jus done
Apricot & cranberry chutney done
Campari ham glaze done
Asparagus, spuds, carrot and Kumara all prepped
Pistachio tiramisu (with pohutakawa and pistachio crumb) done
Vacuum and tidy done
Festive shirt ironed
Dishes done
Table set
December 26, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Turkey resting
Ham baking
Jus done
Apricot & cranberry chutney done
Campari ham glaze done
Asparagus, spuds, carrot and Kumara all prepped
Pistachio tiramisu (with pohutakawa and pistachio crumb) done
Vacuum and tidy done
Festive shirt ironed
Dishes done
Table set
Ham baking
Jus done
Apricot & cranberry chutney done
Campari ham glaze done
Asparagus, spuds, carrot and Kumara all prepped
Pistachio tiramisu (with pohutakawa and pistachio crumb) done
Vacuum and tidy done
Festive shirt ironed
Dishes done
Table set
I celebrated with a dram or two of Special Yuletide Akvavit - infused with pohutakawa stamens until it turns pink.
December 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I celebrated with a dram or two of Special Yuletide Akvavit - infused with pohutakawa stamens until it turns pink.
Christmas nap. Bring slowly covered in pohutakawa bits.
December 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Christmas nap. Bring slowly covered in pohutakawa bits.
Meri Kirihimete to you and yours but especially to those, like me, who are isolating because of a goddamn virus. 🎄🎄🙁
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Meri Kirihimete to you and yours but especially to those, like me, who are isolating because of a goddamn virus. 🎄🎄🙁
* the pohutakawa & rata are a little later on the West Coast this year, that’s not quite the current look - maybe in a few days. Also not quite the current sky colour
December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
* the pohutakawa & rata are a little later on the West Coast this year, that’s not quite the current look - maybe in a few days. Also not quite the current sky colour
Mere Kirihimete / Merry Christmas to you all! *
December 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mere Kirihimete / Merry Christmas to you all! *
Gorgeous day to you NZ Bluesky!
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Gorgeous day to you NZ Bluesky!
Pohutakawa season is great, mostly. That is, when it is on the tree. This photo shows where it goes to. Sort of the southern hemisphere's Christmas equivalent to pine needles. #Kikorangi
December 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Pohutakawa season is great, mostly. That is, when it is on the tree. This photo shows where it goes to. Sort of the southern hemisphere's Christmas equivalent to pine needles. #Kikorangi
🌞 Sunreturn has teamed up with the Bethells Beach Cafe to host a day of music amongst the pohutakawa
🌞 Jan 31 / 12PM - 8PM / Free Event / All Ages
🌞 Sets from Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Baby Zionov, Big Sigh, CINDY, deepState, Erase Everything, Instant Fantasy, MOKOTRON, OP Lilypad and Power Nap.
🌞 Jan 31 / 12PM - 8PM / Free Event / All Ages
🌞 Sets from Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Baby Zionov, Big Sigh, CINDY, deepState, Erase Everything, Instant Fantasy, MOKOTRON, OP Lilypad and Power Nap.
December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🌞 Sunreturn has teamed up with the Bethells Beach Cafe to host a day of music amongst the pohutakawa
🌞 Jan 31 / 12PM - 8PM / Free Event / All Ages
🌞 Sets from Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Baby Zionov, Big Sigh, CINDY, deepState, Erase Everything, Instant Fantasy, MOKOTRON, OP Lilypad and Power Nap.
🌞 Jan 31 / 12PM - 8PM / Free Event / All Ages
🌞 Sets from Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Baby Zionov, Big Sigh, CINDY, deepState, Erase Everything, Instant Fantasy, MOKOTRON, OP Lilypad and Power Nap.
This year the Pohutakawa trees are out in great time for Christmas. Dazzling red and totally amazing. #newzealand #red #pohutakawa
December 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This year the Pohutakawa trees are out in great time for Christmas. Dazzling red and totally amazing. #newzealand #red #pohutakawa
Best Christmas tree, self-decorates.
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Best Christmas tree, self-decorates.
In fact, a very kiwi Christmas this year. 😁 From various members of the whānau.
Top: a pohutakawa tree, by the beach, with a kiwi
Left: Māori flag-inspired design
Right: land of the long white cloud
Bottom: beach on a bright day
Top: a pohutakawa tree, by the beach, with a kiwi
Left: Māori flag-inspired design
Right: land of the long white cloud
Bottom: beach on a bright day
December 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In fact, a very kiwi Christmas this year. 😁 From various members of the whānau.
Top: a pohutakawa tree, by the beach, with a kiwi
Left: Māori flag-inspired design
Right: land of the long white cloud
Bottom: beach on a bright day
Top: a pohutakawa tree, by the beach, with a kiwi
Left: Māori flag-inspired design
Right: land of the long white cloud
Bottom: beach on a bright day
For anyone who's navigating indoor gatherings or anticipating difficult conversations with loved ones this holiday season, some of these tips from the northern hemisphere may come in handy: www.oliviabelknaptherapy.com/post/navigat...
December 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
For anyone who's navigating indoor gatherings or anticipating difficult conversations with loved ones this holiday season, some of these tips from the northern hemisphere may come in handy: www.oliviabelknaptherapy.com/post/navigat...
Summer's here! 🌞🌻
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Summer's here! 🌞🌻
Very kind of the neighbours (different ones) to have a pohutakawa right in my line of sight.
December 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Very kind of the neighbours (different ones) to have a pohutakawa right in my line of sight.
The spot I've been waiting for all day, after my road trip
December 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The spot I've been waiting for all day, after my road trip
Timeline cleanse - share something red and/or green for no reason
December 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Timeline cleanse - share something red and/or green for no reason
Seasons greetings, bitches :-)
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Seasons greetings, bitches :-)
Mahi done until 20 January. Was going to enjoy a glass of wine in the sun on the deck, then remembered that I live in Pito-One so coffee and a mince pie it is, inside in the warm.
December 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Mahi done until 20 January. Was going to enjoy a glass of wine in the sun on the deck, then remembered that I live in Pito-One so coffee and a mince pie it is, inside in the warm.
Pohutakawa is shrugging of the last few days
December 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Pohutakawa is shrugging of the last few days