Kiwiology

Scotty Donaldson

Corinne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:55:26 +0000

Join blogger extraordinaire Scotty Donaldson as he gives his viewpoint on life, sports, social situations, Christianity and dating.

Latest posts:

Scotty Donaldson

www.scottydonaldson.blogspot.com

Traditional Thai massage

Corinne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:36:31 +0000

Home Massage Service. We bring you an ancient art form of Thai massage to your home. You can feel the real & deep relaxation in your home experiencing the optimal benefits from Thai massage while watching your favorite movies.

Latest posts:

Hand & House Massage

www.handandhousemassage.blogspot.com

Pukeko Flat

Corinne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:35:27 +0000

The personal journey of a scatterbrained womanchild with a penchant for photography, art, and all things eclectic.

Latest posts:

Pukeko Flat

www.pukekoflat.wordpress.com

natkin

Corinne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:37:33 +0000

A girl from New Zealand living in London – cooks. Seasonal, homemade, favourite, family, new, interesting, challenging and different recipes. Photographs everything. And of course – eats.

Latest posts:

natkin

www.nat-kin.blogspot.com

Mark on the Map

Corinne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:14:12 +0000

Each week I post one story and one photo series about living and traveling in New Zealand.

Latest posts:

Mark on the Map

www.markonthemap.wordpress.com

Leadership Development & Business Advice Blog

Corinne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:05:44 +0000

Professional business and leadership coaching advice, tools and tips to improve your performance and get the best from others. Leadership development, managing people and business coaching techniques.

Latest posts:

Stepshift

Feedback on Leadership Performance – A Critical Success Factor

www.stepshift.co.nz/blog

White and Black

Corinne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:17 +0000

Covers tech, gay issues, media commentary and reviews of everything from cars to web sites.

Latest posts:

White & Black / Black & White

www.whiteandblack.co.nz

Here Comes the Sun

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:49:11 +0000

A visual inspiration blog focusing on photography, art, handmade items, fashion and interior design.

Latest posts:

Here Comes the Sun

www.amanda-thomas.blogspot.com

Duncan’s Blog

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:42:04 +0000

I just stumbled across Kiwiology and think its a fantastic idea. I have just made a blog to ‘publish’ any research I am undertaking at University, and share thoughts I have the topics I am covering (White Collar Crime, Ponzi Schemes, Tax Law and a few others). I mean, after spending months on something, it seems like a bit of a waste if only your lecturer gets to read it.

Latest posts:

Duncan's Blog

www.duncanjessep.blogspot.com

Auckland Law Firm, Quay Law – our legal blog

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:35:20 +0000

Auckland law firm, Quay Law is a well-established and successful commercial, immigration and property law firm. My name is Ian Mellett, principal of Auckland law firm, Quay Law. I sincerely hope that you will find this blog informative.

Latest posts:

Ian Mellett - Lawyer and principal of QUAY LAW

www.aucklandlawfirm.co.nz

BigCake

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:34:38 +0000

BigCake is fascinated by the “behind the scenes” factors that drive economic growth – What’s the role of our history? Is there a cultural heritage that leads us unthinkingly along certain paths? Why do we put less emphasis on the money factor in quality of life measures than other countries? Where did the tall poppy thing come from? And No8 wire?

Latest posts:

BigCake

www.bigcake.co.nz

on top of a lily pad

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:32:43 +0000

Two longtime friends, we each recently started our own handmade labels Topography and lily pad designs. We love using gorgeous fabrics for everyday family life.

Latest posts:

on top of a lily pad

www.ontopofalilypad.blogspot.com

Kiwifruit

Corinne — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:27:00 +0000

Kiwifruit is brought to you by ex- citymouse Fi, (40 ), residing in a big old house on fourteen acres in rural Northland, New Zealand accompanied by the Other Harf (ageless) and our daughter (currently Miss 9.11) plus a menagarie of orphaned animals and overextended relatives. Have mercy.

Latest posts:

Kiwifruit

www.kiwifruit-the-blog.co.nz

East Day Spa Blog

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:19:21 +0000

The East Day Spa Blog focuses on beauty, health and well being. We bring you ideas and inspiration for your own self care — everything from home facial recipes to messages on how to cultivate and maintain your sense of inner calm.

Latest posts:

East Day Spa Blog

www.blog.eastdayspa.com

Lisa Sommerland, Fantasy Author

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:18:38 +0000

Personal blog of Lisa Sommerland, a New Zealand fantasy author represented by Weronika Janczuk of D4EO.

Latest posts:

Lisa Sommerland, Fantasy Author

www.lisasommerland.com

Lets go on a tiki tour

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:18:04 +0000

A virtual tiki tour through NZ, checking out why its cool to be kiwi.

Latest posts:

Lets go on a tiki tour....

www.atikitour.wordpress.com

Numbutt and Bluey’s Blog

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:17:16 +0000

Circumnavigating Australia by motorcycle.

Latest posts:

Numbutt and Bluey's Blog

www.joemoreton.wordpress.com

Greg Ward Media Training

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:15:30 +0000

Media interview and presentation tips from Greg Ward.

www.gregward.tv/blog

Genealogy in New Zealand

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:14:50 +0000

To encourage family historians and local history research.

Latest posts:

Genealogy New Zealand

www.genealogy-new-zealand.blogspot.com

So D’lish

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:13:40 +0000

Uncovering the best of New Zealand food and drink.

Latest posts:

So D'lish

www.dlish.co.nz

Gopher.co.nz – Internet Sales Advice

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:12:26 +0000

Its all about Sales and these days its about getting found online.

Latest posts:

Gopher.co.nz

www.blog.gopher.co.nz

Freebies

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:11:46 +0000

Free stuff for kiwis.

Latest posts:

Freebies

www.freebies.co.nz

Android Mobile NZ

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:11:12 +0000

Android mobile news from around the globe, beamed in to gods own country – NZ.

Latest posts:

New Zealand

www.androidmobile.co.nz

Health Insurance, Life Insurance News & Advice

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:06:00 +0000

Our select panel of Insurance Advisers provide commentary on the latest New Zealand insurance industry news. Our experts share about health and life insurance and advise readers in finding the right insurance for their needs.

Latest posts:

News RSS

www.absoluteinsurance.co.nz/insurance-advice/adviser-blogs

Bibliographica Days

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:58:18 +0000

A regularly updated blog about life, bookbinding and photography.

Latest posts:

Bibliographica

www.bibliographica-days.blogspot.com

Suburban Sanctuary

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:56:18 +0000

A food blog focused on cooking with fresh, seasonal produce with a side of life in suburban Wellington.

Latest posts:

Suburban Sanctuary

www.suburbansanctuary.blogspot.com

The Education of Eby

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:52:52 +0000

Follow along as Eby documents her expat life in New Zealand.

Latest posts:

theeducationofeby.com

www.theeducationofeby.com

FriskyFeet

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:52:04 +0000

Latest posts:

FriskyFeet.

www.friskyfeet.net

Smith and Partners Legal Advice

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:46:35 +0000

Smith and Partners Legal Advice blog provides information on legal matters related to property, employment and commercial law.

Latest posts:

Smith and Partners Legal Advice

www.smithpartners.blogspot.com

Xenos

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:45:31 +0000

A resident alien explores the strange reality of reading an ancient text (the Bible) in a bi-cultural land geographically and chronologically far from its place of origin and his.

Latest posts:

ξἐνος

xenos-theology.blogspot.com

New Zealand Internet News Blog

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:35:13 +0000

New Zealand Internet News Blog from Avatar, a Christchurch based web design and marketing company. Providing tips and advice on web design and Internet marketing, plus news and information from behind the scenes.

Latest posts:

New Zealand Internet News Blog : Avatar Web Promotions

www.avatar.co.nz/blog/

vinnie pearce – right now

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:33:55 +0000

I share anything creative that I’ve been doing, scrapbook pages of my kids, etc. I also post product reviews and hold giveaways. Latest posts:

Right Now

vinniepearce.typepad.com

WebSafety NZ

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:22:30 +0000

Web Safety | Internet Security | Parental Software
Internet security & cyber safety: Essential reading for businesses and parents.

Latest posts:

WebSafety NZ - Web Safety | Internet Security | Parental Software

www.blog.websafety.co.nz

My guide to surviving and enjoying life’s mundane

Corinne — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:01:49 +0000

Almost daily musings of a wife and mum of 4. Learning to take note of the small things.

Latest posts:

My guide to surviving and enjoying life's mundane

www.widgetlucy.blogspot.com

business as usual

Corinne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:53:24 +0000

The Drowning Man Is Not Troubled By The Rain.

Latest posts:

Business as usual

www.manoverboardreview.blogspot.com

Plum Kitchen

Corinne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:09:11 +0000

Recipes, Cooking class updates, musings on breakfast, lunch, dinner and all points in between.

Latest posts:

Plum Kitchen

www.plum-kitchen.blogspot.com

the is-land

Corinne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:08:19 +0000

The South Is – writing from an experiential perspective – particularly travel, the arts, the guts of living a South Island life.

Latest posts:

the is-land

www.theis-land.blogspot.com

All Kiwis can cook!

Corinne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:04:44 +0000

Experience the pleasure of learning to cook and share your success with family and friends.

Latest posts:

All Kiwis can cook!

www.allkiwiscancook.co.nz

PaisleyJade

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:43:16 +0000

The life and makings of Kristy Drake .

Latest posts:

PaisleyJade

www.paisleyjade.com

Blush Weddings

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:42:15 +0000

Blush Weddings: Wedding planners / co-ordinators. Helping you plan the wedding of your dreams!

Latest posts:

Blush Weddings

Welcome to our blog!

www.blushweddings.wordpress.com

Corporate Heights

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:41:22 +0000

Corporate heights is about giving you the tools and information you need make your professional life run more smoothly. How to tip-toe through the corporate bullsh*t without getting any on your shoes – or how to use it to your own advantage.

Latest posts:

Corporate Heights

www.corporateheights.com

SheCreates

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:40:30 +0000

A personal mythology on life, womanhood and creativity.

Latest posts:

SheCreates

www.shecreates.wordpress.com

Practically Perfect…

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:39:34 +0000

Thoughts and experiences of a Midwestern girl who’s moving around the map!

Latest posts:

Practically Perfect...

www.practicallyperfectblog.com

Embroidery Always

Corinne — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:37:46 +0000

Fibre arts & Embroidery.

Latest posts:

Embroidery Always

www.artistgardener.blogspot.com

Curd Nerd

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:42:26 +0000

Adventures in cheese from a kiwi cheesemonger!

www.myspace.com/unpasteurised

Tourism Industry Blog

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:40:25 +0000

An online community for the New Zealand tourism industry to share ideas and business tips.

Latest posts:

Tourism Industry Blog

www.tourismindustryblog.co.nz

Alan Clarke Financial Services

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:39:35 +0000

Articles focusing on Investment strategy for small to medium investors in New Zealand.

Latest posts:

Alan Clarke Financial Services

www.bondsandshares.co.nz

Busy Peas

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:38:24 +0000

Kitchen adventures – Learning to cook a little bit better every day.

Latest posts:

busy peas

www.busypeas.blogspot.com

Show Your Workings

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:36:37 +0000

Writing about writing and creativity.

Latest posts:

HelenHeath.com

showyourworkings.cybercorp.co.nz

Oh My WTF!

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:34:37 +0000

Life of a metrosexual living in a not so sexual city.

Latest posts:

Oh My WTF!

www.ohmywtf-ohmywtf.blogspot.com

Sezasaurus

Corinne — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:32:16 +0000

Making and baking delicious things to munch on!

Latest posts:

Sezasaurus

www.sezasaurus.blogspot.com

Keepin it kiwi

Corinne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:48:51 +0000

Keepin it Kiwi
Quirky stories about New Zealand and Kiwis doing interesting things. You won’t find rants about politics here (yawn), more the lighter side of NZ. It’s all about keepin it Kiwi. Visit Keepin it Kiwi »

cre8d design

Corinne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:46:20 +0000

cre8d design
Rachel Cunliffe of cre8d design has been blogging since 2002 on blog design, Wordpress, Drupal, social media and life in New Zealand. Visit cre8d design »

Kiwiology Photo – June 2010

Corinne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:49:42 +0000

Diver Under Wharf
image by The Dive Guys

BabyJam – Let’s talk babies!

Corinne — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:20:19 +0000

BabyJam – Let’s talk babies!
We love to hear about how other parents deal with the pooey, spewy and gooey moments that our babies create. This site a place to share your tips and tricks, win prizes, or least have bit of a giggle. Visit BabyJam »

Our Interview with Dr Ken Perrott of Open Parachute

Corinne — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:55:06 +0000

This month, we’re stoked to hear from Dr Ken Perrott of Open Parachute. Ken also collates New Zealand Blog Rankings and publishes an update each month on his website, along with the publicly available current 7 day averages of the number of visits each blog receives.

Tell us about your blog in five words:
My personal blog: Science, religion, philosophy, human rights

Where do you find inspiration for your blog?
From reading (I post book reviews quite often and will also use ideas for separate posts). By responding to other local blogs – particularly where I feel the need to challenge their misrepresentation of scientific findings (currently climate change but in the past evolution) or scientific methods (eg. Theological misrepresentation of scientific philosophy and epistemology). Generally commenting on ideas about science, human rights, etc., which I have and feel worth communicating.

What are your interests outside of blogging?
Art, Photography, Opera, books, science in general

Three blogs you can’t stop visiting right now:

The best thing about blogging is…
Being able to communicate one’s ideas and opinions and have them permanently available.

The worst thing about blogging is…
Guilt – the pressure to maintain regular posts at the times I feel like a break. Maybe that’s a personal failing I have.

Top three tips for happy blogging:

Planning – particularly frequency
Recognising that mistakes are inevitable and fear of making mistakes should not inhibit.
Being controversial – encouraging and welcoming comments and disagreement.

Thanks so much Ken! Click here to visit Open Parachute. Stay tuned for next month’s interview…

Kiwiology Photo – May 2010

Corinne — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:47:42 +0000

Floating to Freedom

image by Ann Luck from New Zealand Travel Pictures

The Inside Word

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:41:05 +0000

Four 1st year students giving the inside word on what it’s like to study at The University of Auckland.

www.auckland.ac.nz/theinsideword

Views from the Bay

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:40:14 +0000

From the centre of New Zealand: pictures and observations.

Latest Posts:

Views from the Bay

www.new-zealand-pictures.com

Black Sheep Book Reviews

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:38:59 +0000

Combining a passion for reading, writing and social activism, book reviewer The Black Sheep chronicles her reading adventures from the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Latest Posts:

The Black Sheep

www.oneblacksheep.wordpress.com

Gregs Grilling

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:36:24 +0000

This is a blog devoted to the review of food at selected Medical events. These can be any events ranging from your standard afternoon tea put on by the medical society to more major events such as Marae visits or Christmas parties. These reviews are here to inspire originality, presentation and tasty experiences. Bad food will be grilled and sent to the chopping board because medical students don’t have time for mediocre food.

Latest Posts:

Greg's Grilling

www.gregsgrilling.blogspot.com

The Murray Report

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:31:38 +0000

A group blog designed for open discussion on world issues and other matters affecting our society.

Latest Posts:

Murray Report | Breaking News and Commentary

www.murrayreportblog.blogspot.com

Philosophical Zombie

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:30:19 +0000

Miscellaneous musings and half-baked hypotheses. Emphasis on polished, stand-alone pieces of writing rather than regular updates.

Latest Posts:

Philosophical Zombie

www.philosophicalzombie.net

The Propertytoolbox Blog

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:27:02 +0000

House buying blog for NZders. Buying a house is stressful enough without knowing what to do, where to go, and who to trust. We are here to help you! Our house buying blog will help make you confident in your house buying decisions.
Latest Posts:

Propertytoolbox

www.propertytoolbox.co.nz/blog

Wildflower Designs

Corinne — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:22:51 +0000

Wildflower is my creative outlet. A balance to the 8-3 working day and family responsibilities!! A chance visit to a bead shop with my young niece a couple or 3 years ago lead to an intrigue in jewellery-making which fast turned into an absolute passion! I love the endless possibilities of jewellery design and creation – colour, shape, form, and the variety of different media that can be used. I always work to the mantra – beautiful, unique, simple, and affordable! My creations are available on-line.

Latest Posts:

Wildflower Designs

www.wildflowerdesignsnz.blogspot.com

Notes from the Bartender

Corinne — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:37:41 +0000

Notes from the Bartender is for those who miss the finely crafted drinks, bonhomie and pointless, rambling bullshit of the old school saloon bar.

Latest Posts:

Notes from the Bartender

www.notesfromthebartender.wordpress.com

BabyJam

Corinne — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:23:55 +0000

Let’s talk babies! We love to hear about how other parents deal with the pooey, spewy and gooey moments that our babies create. This site a place to share your tips and tricks for raising babies in New Zealand. Win prizes, get some great info, or least have bit of a giggle.

Latest Posts:

BabyJam

www.babyjam.co.nz/

Present Outlook

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:19:28 +0000

This blog will help you get your s*#t together.

Latest Posts:

Present Outlook

www.presentoutlook.com

Creative Juices – Web Design Online Marketing

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:18:45 +0000

A blog about all things Web Design, Online Marketing, the meaning of life and everything else…

Latest Posts:

Web Design Online Marketing Blog | Website Marketing | Web Marketing | Google Adwords

www.actiononline.co.nz/blog

Basement Life

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:16:46 +0000

A semi-fictional account of a native New Yorker trying to make the best of his new life in New Zealand.

Latest Posts:

Basement Life

www.basementlife.wordpress.com

D.R. McLean’s ANZAC Letters

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:15:55 +0000

This blog has the letters that my grandfather wrote home while he was fighting in the first world war. He fought at Gallipoli and in Europe.

Latest Posts:

D.R. McLean's ANZAC Letters

www.drmcleansanzacletters.blogspot.com

Striking Keys

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:15:05 +0000

The chronicles of an ex-teacher, ex-designer, ex-gallery-owner, ex-event manager…now mother. Loving every minute of life’s comical and wonderful journey.

Latest Posts:

Striking Keys

www.strikingkeys.blogspot.com

The Blog of Sheltron

Corinne — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:13:56 +0000

Things that make me go hmmm. What I find funny, odd, amusing, hilarious, perplexing.
Latest Posts:

The Blog of Sheltron

www.sheltron.net

iJump

Corinne — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:01:50 +0000

Making sense of social media.
Latest posts:

iJump.co.nz

www.ijump.co.nz/

Creating My Reality

Corinne — Wed, 05 May 2010 08:11:14 +0000

Chavah Kinloch – Mother, Artist, Blogger.

A charming and witty blog written by a WAHM from New Zealand. Talks about topics like Personal finances, Physical wellbeing, Goal setting, Growing your business, Career building tips, Creating positive relationships and life as an Artist and Mother to four young children.

Latest Posts:

Creating My Reality

www.blog.chavahkinloch.com

Marketing Consultant, Tauranga | Marketing Blog

Corinne — Wed, 05 May 2010 08:08:25 +0000

Do you have a Small-Medium sized New Zealand businesses? If so, ensure you don’t waste money on advertising that doesn’t generate results by subscribing to this marketing blog for a steady stream of fresh ideas.
Latest posts:

Marketing Consultant, Tauranga :: Marketing First » Marketing Articles

www.MarketingFirst.co.nz/blog

Freedom Creative

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:11:02 +0000

The Freedom Creative blog is where I share what inspires me, what’s been happening around me, and what I’m working on with my craft business. By day I’m a graphic designer for a large company but this often doesn’t scratch my creative itch, so I also enjoy making jewellery which I sell online and in a few stores throughout New Zealand.

Latest Posts:

Freedom Creative

www.freedomcreative.blogspot.com

Heaps of Sheeps

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:47:16 +0000

Welcome to Heaps of Sheeps. We made this site to update friends and family on how our New Zealand experiment is going.
Latest posts:

Heaps of Sheeps

www.heapsofsheeps.com

Acerbic Kueen Rants!

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:44:38 +0000

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A blog about the idiosyncrasies of life as a PhD student living in New Zealand.

Latest Posts:

www.classyadele.blogspot.com

Ben Crawford Photography

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:43:26 +0000

My blog is all about photography – from tips and gadgets to my most recent images.

Latest Posts:

Ben Crawford Photography | Freelance Travel, Landscape and Lifestyle Photographer

www.bencrawford.co.nz/blog

New Zealand Travel Pictures

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:42:21 +0000

A Newlyweds Travels though the North Island. We decided to forego the traditional expensive wedding and honeymoon for a rustic 6 month adventure in New Zealand.

Latest Posts:

New Zealand Travel Pictures

www.newzealandtravelpictures.com

The Gift Wrapper

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:41:01 +0000

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Musings and Updates from New Zealand Showcase, an online store specialising in gorgeous NZ gifts for friends, family & corporates.

Latest Posts:

www.newzealandshowcase.blogspot.com

lovely wee days

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:39:44 +0000

A communal blog where we will share products from our kitchens and gardens along with other little gems.

Latest Posts:

Lovely Wee Days

www.lovelyweedays.blogspot.com

Reclaiming Me

Corinne — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:38:27 +0000

Life with a preschooler and learning to take time for myself – sewing, weight loss, other bits & pieces.

Latest Posts:

Vintage Mum, Modern Child and a pocketful of sunshine...

www.elijahsmum.blogspot.com

Our Interview with Mike Riversdale aka MiramarMike

Corinne — Sun, 02 May 2010 08:14:26 +0000

This month, we’re excited to hear from Mike Riversdale, a man for all seasons, but certainly not a man of mystery, living his electronic life on-line since 2002. Generating an extensive online presence, Mike runs a series of blogs, including his professional blog, his company blog, the scatological personal blog or any of his social networking sites where he’ll be your ‘friend’, just ask.

Tell us about your blog in five words:
My personal blog: fun, quirky, me, you, updates

Where do you find inspiration for your blog?
I started it after a lunch chat with a mate (Andrew Llewellyn) and that afternoon we’d both created a “blog” (whatever that meant). Mine was a means of sharing fun links, thoughts and in particular photos and news about the family to the rest of the whanau spread all over the world.

What are your interests outside of blogging?
Ha ha ha ha – everything! All my blogs are merely slivers of me and you can quickly discover from it I love meeting people, sharing information and having fun (be it in the pub with good beer and my mates, at work in my company WaveAdept or tickling the kids … and wife).

Three blogs you can’t stop visiting right now:
To be honest I’ve never been much to “visit” other blogs as I am an avid user of RSS via Google Reader and now links garnered via Twitter.

Right now my favourites would include:

laughs come from NewsBiscuit
awesomeness via HowToBeARetronaut
the quirky brain expanding from The Technium

The best thing about blogging is…
The ability to get it off your chest AND then discover it resonated with loads of others. The connection across time and space is brilliant.

The worst thing about blogging is…
Feeling I’m not doing enough as Twitter and even (ick) Facebook takes away the time and energy of writing posts. The quick status updates get it out of the system but it’s like a McDonalds burger, fills a whole but you never feel fully satisfied.

Top three tips for happy blogging:

Do it because you want to
Have your audience in mind and talk with them (I have particular people I write for even though they may never actually read the posts)
Be regular in posts (once a month is fine, but be regular, get in a rhythm)

Thanks so much Mike! Stay tuned for next month’s interview…

Cat Taylor Design

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:39:39 +0000

I am the Mother of two gorgeous wee girls, Isabella and Lucy… we share our house with Cinnamon (a very round wee burmese) and Kaos (a strong minded Tonkinese). I’m also a graphic designer with a serious passion for anything pretty! A terrible hoarder and an avid recycler… I can’t throw anything out, so am obsessed with finding a use for every little scrap of paper, fabric, ribbon etc.

Latest Posts:

Cat Taylor Design

www.cattaylornz.blogspot.com/

Caught In The Middle

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:11:36 +0000

Middle-aged, middle-class musings – somewhere in the Middle between Hungary and New Zealand.

Latest posts:

Caught In The Middle

www.paulhellyer.com

Wellington City Libraries News

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:08:18 +0000

Wellington City Libraries has over 600,000 books, 450,000 magazines, and 85,000 cds, DVDs, videos and other items at our central library and 11 branches. We are located in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. With this blog, we aim to keep you up to date with all that our library can offer to you: new services, books, CDs, DVDs, links to great sites online… Also make sure to check out our Kids’ Blog, Teen Blog and our Business Blog.

Latest posts:

News Blog

www.wcl.govt.nz/blog

Coup De Main Magazine

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:06:03 +0000

Coup De Main Magazine blog written by Shahlin Graves.

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This Little Piggie

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:47 +0000

I’m a girl from New Zealand who loves deciding what to wear in the morning, pigging out on chocolate, taking too many photos and being creative; whether it’s tackling the scary sewing machine, creating my own jewelry or baking cupcakes.

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Li’l Magoolie

Corinne — Sat, 01 May 2010 07:58:51 +0000

South of the equator but at the centre of anything colourful and creative for mums and kids.

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Li'l Magoolie

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Kiwiology Photo Winner – April 2010

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:23 +0000

Sunset on the Kaikoura coast
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Girl about Auckland

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:58:25 +0000

Following the entertainment side of a single gal in Auckland City – from where she spends her hard cash to all the fun places she has been including meeting friends for dinner to visiting bars around Auckland City.

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Girl About Auckland

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Hannah’s Ramblings

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:57:55 +0000

For me to waffle on about nail polish, my kids and love of 2nd hand shopping

Observing Trifles

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:45:36 +0000

You know my method. It is founded on the observance of trifles. – Arthur Conan Doyle, The Boscombe Valley Mystery.

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Observing Trifles

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Lifestyle Design

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:42:19 +0000

Welcome to Exile Lifestyle, home of location independent sustainable designer and lifehacker, Colin Wright. Let’s get down to business.

Toothpix

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:37:30 +0000

Local food blog by Lyn Potter.

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Tooth Pix

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Local Vanguard

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:33:50 +0000

Local Vanguard is ‘An offbeat exploration of local culture and city affairs of Christchurch NZ, and a way for locals, visitors, and those overseas to find out about avant-garde happenings and/or rediscover favorite local gems.’

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Local Vanguard

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Political Dumpground

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:29:57 +0000

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Welcome to Political Dumpground a blog for anyone somewhat left leaning or just interested in this crackpots ideas.

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Impulse Strength & Fitness

Corinne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:26:35 +0000

A fresh, up-to-date take on personal training, based on a scientific and analytical viewpoint.

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Impulse Strength & Fitness