trucks

Pukekura Park, New Plymouth

Holiday Park, New Plymouth

We've stayed at the Belt Road Holiday Camp before - the two-berth cabins are really cute with a verandah which looks out over the port - a million-dollar view for a budget price.

Death Ball

Last night was the Pivot magazine Death Ball at the Zone. The magazine was very impressive, as were the transgender ghosts and other creatures of the night.

from the studios

Jo Langford's installation

This week Jo Langford is putting the finishing touches on her installation in the dome of the Sarjeant Gallery. Jo is the current Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence. Her show opens on Saturday 24 November along with Matt's show The Museum of Inherent Vice.

Memorial Hall with feather

Sweetman visit

Simon and Katy visited us on their way to New Plymouth for the Beach Boys concert. We forgot to suggest they move their car off the road being Friday night and all. Luckily the only thing that happened was it got egged.
Here is Simon sitting outside in the morning being interviewed live on Radio Active. As well as doing music reviews, he blogs regularly for Stuff.

Pet Show at the Rayner Brothers Gallery

Memorial Hall

The pros and cons of going steady

And the UCOL graduates show, opened by Japanese drummers. These students are going out with a bang. (I know, terrible pun!) I've photographed some installation work by Trevor Rust (top), Kate Lepper (middle) and Clare McNamara, who also did a live performance.

Third Rock

Last night was the opening of the UCOL third year 'Third Rock' exhibition in the admin building, Rutland St. The show was officially opened by none other than the fabulous Courtenay Place who brought her twins along for the ride.

on the street

Some art from the streets of Auckland...and Te Kuiti.

A cat's life

I visited two cats in Auckland - Jazz on the left and Molly on the right - they both know how to enjoy life.