Kiwi Nomad
@kiwinomad06.bsky.social
Manawatu inhabitant- Taranaki born. Family historian. Enjoyer of the outdoors but perfunctory gardener. Retired teacher. Volunteer. Ancienne pèlerine. Badge of honour: "She's a difficult socialist I guess."
My friends sold their gite and headed back to Ireland, but this is the side of it closest to the Railway station. It looks fancier on the 'back' door side on the other street.
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
My friends sold their gite and headed back to Ireland, but this is the side of it closest to the Railway station. It looks fancier on the 'back' door side on the other street.
Looking through some of my Ticino line- here is Giuseppe having his 90th birthday on the West Coast in NZ.
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Looking through some of my Ticino line- here is Giuseppe having his 90th birthday on the West Coast in NZ.
The new bridge on Taranaki.
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The new bridge on Taranaki.
Destin du Voyageur. Love the sculpture but not so sure about having it right outside my hotel room!
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Destin du Voyageur. Love the sculpture but not so sure about having it right outside my hotel room!
In New Plymouth. Watching five kite surfers off the beach
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
In New Plymouth. Watching five kite surfers off the beach
I got one of those too😊
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I got one of those too😊
Sprouting strongly near the City Library. Palmy.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sprouting strongly near the City Library. Palmy.
The hydrangea plants are sprouting forth some flowers. Seems early but I am glad to see them.
October 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The hydrangea plants are sprouting forth some flowers. Seems early but I am glad to see them.
These are the two pieces I found in Papers Past by searching on Kumara and maintenance- the surname wasn't any help.
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
These are the two pieces I found in Papers Past by searching on Kumara and maintenance- the surname wasn't any help.
A little bit of calm in the storm. Ducklings in the Square, Palmy.
October 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A little bit of calm in the storm. Ducklings in the Square, Palmy.
Waving to the marchers from the second floor of the library. Palmy
October 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Waving to the marchers from the second floor of the library. Palmy
I love my Palmy library so much. The other day I found a pile of photos/negatives from a 1992 Reunion that other cousins are interested in seeing. At the library today I was shown how to scan the negatives. So happy with the quality of the images. This is a leftover pipe from sluicing for gold.
October 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I love my Palmy library so much. The other day I found a pile of photos/negatives from a 1992 Reunion that other cousins are interested in seeing. At the library today I was shown how to scan the negatives. So happy with the quality of the images. This is a leftover pipe from sluicing for gold.
From my tatty. book.
October 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
From my tatty. book.
Here is Pikomanu in 1924- from National Library
October 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Here is Pikomanu in 1924- from National Library
I have had an interesting time following the life of my 2X-grt-uncle Joseph Beneda Scettrini. In 1928 I found him in Pikomanu. Where's that you ask? Turns out it was a settlement for building a railway link on the West Coast. You can go on a short walk from Kawatiri now through a tunnel they built.
October 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I have had an interesting time following the life of my 2X-grt-uncle Joseph Beneda Scettrini. In 1928 I found him in Pikomanu. Where's that you ask? Turns out it was a settlement for building a railway link on the West Coast. You can go on a short walk from Kawatiri now through a tunnel they built.
This was in a book today.
October 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This was in a book today.
Took an early walk along He Ara Kotahi while the rain’s away. Not surprised to see Manawatu River running fast and quite full. New pou beside the pedestrian/cycling bridge.
October 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Took an early walk along He Ara Kotahi while the rain’s away. Not surprised to see Manawatu River running fast and quite full. New pou beside the pedestrian/cycling bridge.
@cbgenealogy.ie I have heard you talking about people not knowing their birthday. This is my great-uncle, in the Irish registration website as being born 1877.
October 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
@cbgenealogy.ie I have heard you talking about people not knowing their birthday. This is my great-uncle, in the Irish registration website as being born 1877.
Palmy Peeps if you haven’t voted yet- you know about this? (From the Post website today)
September 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Palmy Peeps if you haven’t voted yet- you know about this? (From the Post website today)
Also stumbled on this bit of a farming ad for Martin. Time I did a timeline for him now it seems like the chn enrolled in Halkett School. This would have been 1892.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Also stumbled on this bit of a farming ad for Martin. Time I did a timeline for him now it seems like the chn enrolled in Halkett School. This would have been 1892.
Interesting spelling- found this looking for John Burke. Reardon and Wm. @mghistorical.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Interesting spelling- found this looking for John Burke. Reardon and Wm. @mghistorical.com
Guess what we have at RC shop? @mghistorical.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Guess what we have at RC shop? @mghistorical.com
@beekaynz.bsky.social such a lovely book!
September 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
@beekaynz.bsky.social such a lovely book!