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Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)
Gem and Bones on tour: Coromandel town & Whitianga (Sunday tiki tour)

Last Sunday, Gem and I travelled up the west coast of the Coromandel Peninsula to the stunning little settlement of Coromandel town..

The drive from Thames to Coromandel took about an hour, but was very picturesque. The road up was a bit dodgy (skinny) with loads of vehicles towing large caravans or Boats along the way. I was happy Roxanne (The Caravan) was resting back in Thames for this trip.

Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)
Gem & Bones on Tour: On the Road to Tokaanu (Coromandel / Rotorua Tour)

The first day of tour where we are staying one night in Tokaanu then a week in Thames, and a week in Rotorua was very eventful and frightening.

Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’
Economists urge action to prevent ‘AI poverty traps’

Artificial intelligence could deepen inequality and create ‘AI-poverty traps’ in   developing nations, write economists Dr Asha Sundaram and Dr Dennis Wesselbaum in their paper ‘Economic development reloaded: the AI revolution in developing nations’.

Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area
Gem & Bones on Tour: Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of a river flowing gently into the sea, the air fresh with a salty breeze, and a symphony of birds to serenade the morning. This idyllic scene isn't a far-off dream but a reality at the Waikanae River Mouth Freedom Camping Area. In this blog post, we'll guide you through everything you need to know about this idyllic camping spot, how to adhere to the rules and set your self up for a wonderful (but brief stay).

Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour
Blues and BBQ festival fires up: Early bird passes sell out, fan favourites 19-Twenty returns with new album & NZ tour

Festival headliner trio 19-Twenty will perform Saturday night.

The New Zealand Blues & BBQ Festival is already making noise, with early bird two-day passes selling out before the deadline, proving there’s a hearty appetite for this epic three-day celebration of incredible blues music and mouthwatering food, returning to Rotorua this 28-30 November.

Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10
Wendy’s + One NZ Warriors Feed the Faith – at least till August 10

Iconic hamburger brand, Wendy’s is gearing up to fuel the passion of fans, followers, and friends of the One New Zealand Warriors with the unveiling of its limited edition Feed the Faith menu. Available now at all Wendy’s NZ restaurants until 10 August, the Feed the Faith Sweet & Smoky BBQ range is set to be the ultimate pre- and post-game ritual that Warriors fans will remember long after the official whistle blows. 

Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice
Help Take Pressure Off NZ’s Health System By Making This Smart Choice

AUCKLAND,  28th May 2025: Keep your energy levels up and winter bugs at bay this winter by embracing nature’s own medicine – fresh seasonal produce.

Rotorua bucks national trends with growth across key economic indicators
Rotorua bucks national trends with growth across key economic indicators

Rotorua is standing out from the rest of the country, according to the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor, with the district recording positive movement across several key areas, despite a challenging national economic environment. 

Photo by Jeanne Rouillard on Unsplash

Cutting-edge art from Kaitaia to Invercargill: Finalists revealed for National Contemporary Art Award
Cutting-edge art from Kaitaia to Invercargill: Finalists revealed for National Contemporary Art Award

“It’s astounding this has happened for a third time in a row. Hundreds of entries have poured in from Aotearoa New Zealand artists at all stages of their careers, exceeding all our expectations. This reflects the vibrancy of the nation’s art scene and the essential role art plays in our society, as well as the importance of our philanthropic partners who enable us to offer such generous prizes.”

"Gem and Bones: Tour of New Zealand" – Getting Ready
"Gem and Bones: Tour of New Zealand" – Getting Ready

Embarking on a unique voyage as we attempt to narrate what we hope will be the most captivating road trip for Gem, my spirited Border Terrier, and Bones, aka Tony Cutting (me), her devoted human companion.

This is not your ordinary tourist tandem but a dynamic team with a quest to rhapsodise (speak or write about with great enthusiasm and delight) the lesser-known corners of New Zealand.

New Five-Star Book Review

New Five-Star Book Review

Nicky Webber Author
Author, BOOKS, Entertainment

“Long after you have put the book down, haunting images remain – such is the power and pull of Nicky’s words in ‘No Ordinary Man’. She has a sound grasp of her characters and the storyline of a war that impacted the entire world. What surprised me was the level of compassion and the resolution of this compelling story.”  Karen Bowller

Both e-books and paperbacks available.

https://www.amazon.com/No-Ordinary-Man-Obsession-double-life/dp/0958231419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H6RUFNE01S83&keywords=no+ordinary+man+by+nicky+webber&qid=1560642925&s=gateway&sprefix=No+Ordinary+Man+Nic%2Caps%2C348&sr=8-1

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Nicky Webber Author
Author, BOOKS, Entertainment
Nicky Webber Author

I’m a local NZ Author who has a real passion for contemporary fiction and non-fiction. Originally I was a newspaper and magazine journalist here and in South Africa where I lived for 20 years. I have published two books, No Ordinary Man and In the Deep End which are both available on Amazon or directly from me. I am currently working on my third book which I expect to be published before the end of 2019.

I live in Cambridge, New Zealand, I writes and blog on nickywebber.com with excerpts and updates of my work. Follow my author page on Facebook - nickywebbernz

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