New Zealand is cool

There’s nothing like getting out of Auckland to help you appreciate Kiwiland. Gareth and I set off on a road trip to soak in some of the charm of the smaller townships in Northland.


These two lovely ladies from the Kauri Coast Cafe sated us with chips, a burger and a toasted sandwich. After telling us of their 5am start and their long, busy day at the cafe, they granted this Aucklander a photo and a little info on the area and some cool places to see and stay.

I was pretty happy with my snap and was gearing up to leave when they implored us to meet their neighbour Gordon from Dormavilla Productions. Gordon runs a souvenir enterprise and specialises in kauri products and photographs of the region.

Gordon happily showed us his workshop and explained the process of making his kauri clocks and crafts. When I explained to him my motivation behind the project he said “I like that sort of thing, that’s neat”. He steers away from people photos himself, “too controversial”, but can be found racing up a hill at dawn, trying to snap a sunrise before it eludes him. Check out www.kauricoast.co.nz to spot some of Gordon’s photos and a little more about the region.

12 Comments

    • Jonny
    • Jan 6, 2010, 10:01

    Gordon has a fantastic saw.

  • Wow, thanks guys. Yes that saw is long and very heavy, at the end of the days work it is twice as long!!!!!!!!!! and twice as heavy!!!!!!!!

    • hanna
    • Jan 9, 2010, 16:16

    jajaja – so much for the guys :o )
    but let me tell you the person behind this saw is just marvelous and brilliant !!!!

    • Nan
    • Jan 9, 2010, 16:47

    Thats my bro!

  • Friends are the family we choose for our selves, and I have a great loving family.Thank you.

    • Cory and Blake
    • Jan 10, 2010, 15:35

    Our YA YA is famous! love you YA YA!! xxxx

    • Annice
    • Jan 10, 2010, 15:36

    What a great little story…..its about time someone took more notice of the great work you do! love ya xxx

    • Carol Smith
    • Jan 11, 2010, 14:08

    Maureen sent me the website via email – very impressive. Well done

    • Maureen
    • Jan 11, 2010, 18:29

    Recognition at last!! You go Gordy!

    • Aimee
    • Jan 17, 2010, 11:20

    Thanks for the lovely comments folks. And Gordon, lovely to meet you :)

    • Gordon
    • Jan 18, 2010, 11:05

    Hi Aimee,It’s great to see that your mission is going well.
    You will meet some very interesting people in your journey, we will keep an eye what you are doing. Cheers Gordon.

  • Your blog and photography is beautiful!!

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