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Ontrack to dictate terms (via deed of grant) for level crossings
Ontrack has as its intent *nationwide*, to close down as many private rail crossings as possible. Farmers are being offered the chance to enter a "Deed of Grant" for the continued use of some of these many crossings..... for a a fee. This fee and the attendant conditions of the proposed Deed of Grant have not been spelled out. It is impossible to say how many of the nations crossings currently used by farmers will survive to enter this new arrangement, with the revised status they will possess. Each and every crossing will undergo review.
November 14, 2007
Cheviot
Cheviot is our closest 'town', about 20 minutes away. Find out more about the Cheviot region, upcoming events, activities and services.
100 Oaks, 2 Days!
Thanks to Al for his massive contribution and the first trees to be planted on our patch of soil.
July 07, 2007
Online vege box and CSA sales system
Looking for a web based online retail solution for your fruit and vege box or CSA business?
I have developed a flexible package that saves you time and energy.
I have developed a flexible package that saves you time and energy.
- Manage products, prices, stock and availability
- Collect and manage customer information
- Multiple payment methods
- Picking and packing lists
- Customised with your unique look and business requirements
Regeneration of Area 51
A story about the work and subsequent transformation of our Rolleston Street flat. An essay with images that attempts to prove that hard work is worth it in the long run and that rewards come in many forms.
January 10, 2006
Summer Time
Wellington summer events to keep life exciting. Free open air music at dusk, one love music and sunburn.
February 06, 2007
A Visit to the 'Farm'
Another fantastic week out on the land. The grass is greaning up, poplars have lost their leaves but winter hasn't settled here yet.
May 20, 2007
Kiko : The Sailing
An 8 day adventure in Milans yacht, Kiko. Sailing from Wellington to Picton and round the Marlborough sounds.
January 01, 2006
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New Year 2004-05
A 10 day road trip round the North Island with my Danish flatmate Signe. Costal camping, rainy days, new year concert, lakes and snowy mountains.
December 27, 2004
Living on contour - working with water flow
Water is the essence of life and as such we need to be thinking about how to make best use of what we have. The most important work we do is to implement solutions for capturing, storing, diverting and infiltrating rainwater and runoff. This helps build soil, nourish crops, prevent erosion, minimise drought and reduce or eliminate irrigation needs.
Learn about the art of land shaping for natural rainfall catchment, a practical guide to water harvesting and management.
Make the most of the water available, direct surplus water away from wet areas towards dry areas.
Use swales and terraces to halt the flow of water and nutrient off the land and allow it infiltrate and hydrate the soil.
Learn about the art of land shaping for natural rainfall catchment, a practical guide to water harvesting and management.
Make the most of the water available, direct surplus water away from wet areas towards dry areas.
Use swales and terraces to halt the flow of water and nutrient off the land and allow it infiltrate and hydrate the soil.
August 21, 2014
Sailing on Kiko - Wellington
A 6 hour voyage round the harbour and out into the strait.
December 10, 2005
Farm Trip
5 days on the farm with Som and Natan. Chickens, ducks, sheep and the river. A chance to explore rural New Zealand
January 04, 2006
Around Wellington
I decided I wanted new photographs of myself for use with my websites, CV and other up-to-date requirements.
April 11, 2006
BigLift - Heavy Transport Ship
The big lift heavy transport vessel was docked in Wellington port this past week, it's huge yellow hull and massive coils of undersea cable arousing the curiosities of locals.
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April 27, 2006
June 2006
Winter has come, bringing the cold wind and rain so famous in Wellington. However, there are still some nice days to explore and adventure.
June 12, 2006
Makara - Sunset and Paua
The route was still plastered with the 'Save Quartz Hill' plaques, but I was happy to know that soon the hills will sprout 70 gigantic windmills capable to converting the motion of the wind into charged electrons, harnessed for use in the home.
June 25, 2006
Revenge of the Snail
This weekend I did battle on my backyard. Snails have been savaging my vegetables and although I had conducted several nighttimes raids, it did little to reduce their destructive assault.
October 14, 2006
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Turning 26
When I find myself contemplating birthdays, the numbers involved and their relevance, I usually come to the conclusion that the whole concept is meaningless due to the arbitrary nature of counting and the artificial, human imposed significance...
January 24, 2007
Tomatoes
March 27, 2007
Finally, after months of impatient waiting, lots of watering and the battering of ceaseless winds, the tomatoes are ripening. Three different varieties, planted in different locations are now bearing fruit. Nothing better than home grown tomatoes.
Intergen Creative - reFresh Retreat
March 20, 2007
Two day 'retreat' to Raumati for sun, barbecued meat, pounding surf and a bunch of productive business sessions.
Time Keeper 4 - BETA
Easy to use time management tool with multi user and project support. This tool allows you to track time spent and provides reports and notifications based on expected and actual times, providing direction on where to work more or less.
Consider the Klok application from Rob McKeown
Consider the Klok application from Rob McKeown
May 28, 2007
Huntsbury Ave
Our house in Christchurch. Good to be have a place for ourselves, plenty of room, nice views, removed from the city.
April 13, 2007
Visualizing Networks
September 07, 2007
With all the data we have access to now it become harder and harder to hold a coherent image of our relationships to that data. Here is an interesting tool for visualizing some of the common networks out there.
ActionThis
August 23, 2007
Recently I have been involved in the production of ActionThis, a web based project management application. The system offers a suite of tools designed to improve productivity and performance while making use of the latest in web technology and design.
Melisa Hogan - Pop Art Style
Trying out a new technique in an effort to extend my photoshop abilities.
July 03, 2006
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Clearing and planting
It's an ongoing effort, a battle with the environment to tame and control nature for our own ends.
October 13, 2007
What is a carbon sink
A Carbon Sink is a means of storing carbon for long periods of time. Hardwood trees are an excellent carbon sink as they require only a small initial investment and continually 'filter' carbon out of the gasses in the atmosphere, locking it into the wood.
Small changes
There are a number of things you can do yourself, at home and at work, to help tackle global warming and climate change.
Snow
Snow was on the ground and mountains all around. Chill clear air, crisp and still.
July 06, 2008
Poplar and willow poles
These poles (about 30cm) were soaked in water for about 3 weeks before being poked into the freshly ripped soil of an old potato patch.
July 23, 2007
Kiwifruit
Details
This vigorous climbing vine is doing well, growing on deer fence netting wrapped around big black plastic water tank. Male and female are plated north-east and north-west face of the tank.
Common name
Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry
Botanical name
Actinidia deliciosa
Family
Actinidiaceae
Forest layer
vertical
Edible
Fruit / berries
Frost sensitive
Perennial
Date
September 01, 2012
Shade / Sun
Full sun