Thanks to the great guy (I believe he works at Wormald) that I got chatting to at the counter of Barilla Dumpling for sharing a couple of his spicy beef dumplings with me, after a half hour wait for my order to arrive. I hope your night in Takapuna went well. The company and kindness of a stranger made my day! Thanks.
Nadia
Rant
As an Aucklander, I am pleased that Mt Eden is being protected from sightseers more that it has been in the past. However, on Saturday I saw a foreign couple who decided it was a good photo opportunity to climb to the bottom of the crater. When I pointed at the sign that one of them was leaning on to get the shot and told him entering the crater was not permitted, I was shouted at and then abused. Enforcement of the regulations would be helpful.
Vernon
Rave
I have heard ads for the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens exhibit all summer and finally got there yesterday. Even in the extreme heat, it was a pleasure to walk around. It is lovely and shady and well worth a drive west. Well done to the organisers. On the way, take time to stop at the Ginger Crunch Cafe at the Helensville Railway Station for a delicious homemade sweet treat.
Ruth
Rant
While in Whitianga, my son was in a shop and dropped his wallet. He went to pay and realised he had just dropped it. He worked hard, saved and had Christmas money. So he had quite a good amount to spend there. Someone picked it up and walked out. Never handed it to a shop attendant or the police. It's a shame some people are so dishonest.
Angela
Rave
To Belinda of Sandringham, with the 14-year-old Labrador. Thank you for taking the time to sit with me during my moment of need on the Big King Reserve. A special act of kindness much appreciated.
Craig