Leading a revival of traditional jazz in New Zealand. The New Orleans Joymakers play gigs in all sorts of places such as private functions and retirement villages.
Tag: Lyn Potter
Whanganui River Adventure
Canoeing down the Whanganui River with its breath-taking scenery and rich Maori and early European history is a great adventure.
Taking the Grandkids on a Beach Holiday
In January we took our three granddaughters (aged eight, eleven and thirteen) to Red beach on Whangaparoa Peninsula for a week while their Mum was busy at work.
Summer Reads
What makes for a good summer read? We like variety. So far it has included a frivolous chick lit, a political thriller, and two books about famous men, Nelson Mandela and Stephen Hawking.
At the Movies: National Theatre Fifty Years on Stage
England's National Theatre has just had its 50th anniversary, and to celebrate they released a film of gala performance which was broadcast live on BBC Two and in cinemas across the world via NT Live.
Prague Highlights
Prague was teeming with tourists, not surprising - it is an amazing city with many beautiful old buildings and endless souvenir shops, art galleries and restaurants.
On Holiday in Eastern Europe
We've just come back from a fascinating journey to four East European cities: Budapest, Sibiu, Brasov, and Prague. Our journey began in Budapest.
The New Zealand Cycle Trails: Nga Haerenga
Jonathan Kennett would love everyone to explore New Zealand by bicycle.
Gobble You Up
In this folk tale from India, a wily jackal tricks his best friend crane into catching 12 fish. He selfishly scoffs the lot then gobbles up crane as well.
A Boy and a Bear in a Boat
In this funny, and somewhat surreal adventure story, a boy asks a bear to row him to the other side. They set off equipped with a suitcase, a ukulele, and a comic book.