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Growing up in Rotorua the youngest of 10 children, I spent my younger years exploring the area of Western Heights. Nestled at the foot of Mt Ngongotaha much time was spent playing in the bush and creek across the road from our house. In my late teens I moved to Melbourne and discovered the verity of cultures and foods the city had to offer, also I expanded my interests into the outdoors. In my early thirties, I made my way home to be closer to the mountains and things I love about NZ. In the family portrait below, I'm held by my eldest brother Douglas. 


Currently I live in Golden Bay which is mostly quiet and surrounded by national parks. Abel Tasman on one side with Kahurangi on the other. My studies in communications has brought me to this task of writing a blog. Within my blogs I plan to explore the social and environmental issues we face here and elsewhere. Not only the issues of these topics interest me, it's the possible solutions that really get me going. My idea is to learn about the issues we face socially and environmentally and to seek input for others to find possible solutions. The image below is the sunset view across Golden Bay from where my partner Erin and I live. 

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