Aw thanks so much Sue! 🥰

Walked up to the stopbank after seeing your post, thanks!

I’ve been searching for the kōwhai pattern for years - that is such an incredible score! 😍

Tautoko that. Hope that Mele Tonga-Grant stays in too, only 1 vote ahead. Local elections are such a weird mixed bag

Mostly good results eh, though I do not understand who keeps voting for Barratt and *far* too many people voted for Levy

Apparently all the older teachers were horrified but the younger ones promptly followed suit 😆

My Dad (NZer) taught at Harrow School in the 70s. In the heatwave of ‘76 he rocked up in shorts, knee-high socks & short-sleeved top with academic gown overtop. It led to the institution of ‘summer dress’ for the whole school in summer months, lol.

Thank you! That has boosted spirits big time 😆

Didn’t realise this was a thing! Hoping it spreads to our part of Lower Hutt where we trap along the river as there are large patches 🙏

They looked like they were having a great time (and also puzzled by the woman in the bushes. Again.) Found this beauty too, who bit me with vigour as I gently re-homed him.

Here’s the latest Wellington Wellkiwis tracking. My daughter had influenza B 2 weeks ago, looks like that’s (hopefully) starting to drop

Oooh, this looks fabulous. Can’t wait to buy a copy!

Sweet, all in good time! We know there’s a lot going on with moving building etc. But I’m enjoying this side of the book w/o the pressure of deadlines - it’s v cool to still make new discoveries 😆