Wellington & NZ

Keep the skies dark in New Zealand

Moscow from orbit, 2012.

The Mackenzie Basin is already an area where light is controlled to help the telescopes at Mt John do their work. But with any luck the area will be declared a Starlight Reserve where the skies are kept particularly dark.

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Handy video explains the new Give Way rules

Who gives way after 24 March 2012?

Changing the road rules is a big deal. Fortunately there’s a helpful video.

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An unexpected visitor – the Kapokapowai

Kapokapowai Bush Giant Dragonfly.

The Kapokapowai Bush Giant Dragonfly that turned up in our kitchen just took my breath away. It was so big and so beautiful. What a privilege to have this visitor.

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Star light comet bright

Comet Lovejoy.

An early morning visit to the top of Mt Victoria in Wellington, New Zealand let me enjoy the spectacle of Comet Lovejoy.

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3D printing fun with UP!

The printed iPad stand looks crisp.

I tried out a 3D printer recently. Here’s how it went.

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Shaken and disturbed

No longer a fine old building in Christchurch.

I visited my old home town of Christchurch 8 months after a devastating earthquake. Dust, rubble and empty lots make up its broken heart.

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