Brendan Moyle • Apr 21, 2017 •
The Cyclone Last Thursday (13th April) Cyclone Cook arrived. As a precaution, places in Auckland closed. Including Massey’s Albany campus at 11.00 am. In the end the path of the Cyclone (for Auckland) was a little too easterly and we escaped most of the havoc. Bad weather also can generate interesting seascapes, so I decided to try my luck at … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Apr 12, 2017 •
At the entrance to the Waitemata Harbour, at Devonport, is Maungauika or North Head. The reserve can be appealing to explore in evenings. On the west side, you get views of Devonport and Auckland itself. On the east side there is a view of Rangitoto Island and the channel separating it from the North Shore. With a couple of … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Nov 30, 2015 •
We’ve had some lovely days in Auckland. So I have actually left the computer behind, and gone out to take photos. This feels even more important of late, as I’m about to go back to China to do more fieldwork. One thing China tends not to have, is scenes like the Hauraki Gulf. Especially in winter. North Head in Devonport … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Apr 15, 2015 •
One of the things I like to do after an expedition overseas is decompress. That usually means heading out with a camera and enjoying the NZ scenery. No meetings, no crowds of people, no airport departure lounges or packed queues. So, after the last trip to China (late March) it’s time to appreciate NZ again. It is almost a cliche … Read More