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Jack the Kinghy smasher!

Jack and I spent some ‘Man Time’ up in Whitianga today and yesterday. We went out on a charter (Just us) and despite the 3m rough sea swell and 20-25 knot wind, check out the awesome reward for Jack. I’ve been wanting him to experience a decent Kingfish for a while. We were just below Barrier at Cuvier Island. He smashed those Kings! Bought home two for the freezer and let the rest go 😉 Lucky kid!!

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Fishing with Gav – 2017

Some pics from my trip with the lads to the Bay of Islands in Gav’s dad’s boat. Awesome trip as always, weather a bit average but good company. Look forward to next one.

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Wanganui Canoe Trip

Some photos from our latest trip with the Stones from Auck. We headed down the Wanganui for a few days on canadian kayaks. Hard work but lots of fun, Awesome family time!

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Visit to Waitomo Caves

Awesome day at Waitomo Caves with Devoe… She had a great time and we loved hanging out with her.

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Pinnacles trip with Dad and Jack

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Braeden Visit…

Jack’s good mate Braeden came up after the NZ Nationals for a few days to hang with Jackson. He’s a cool kid, we love him to bits and so does Jack. Looking forward to getting him up over summer for some water fun and ski biscuit action!

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Daddy daughter week…

With Sarah and Jack down in Invercargil for the week with the NZ Tramp Nationals, I got to spend some quality time with Livvy  😉 Here’s a few pics from the week! I love spending one on one time with the kids, they’re both awesome!

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Would you trust this face?

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Personal Cello concert from Pastor Paul…

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Hikinng at Turoa

   I love it when you get the chance for a great country family shot! These were from the quick work trip we just did to Ohakune this week. We managed to see the snow, had a hike and ended up at DeBretts hot pools in Taupo. Gad a great trip!

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Quick trip to Coromandel

Sarah, me and the kids stayed at the Top10 in Coromandel last night and went out fishing today. Lovely day, good test for getting boat in and out on the ramp…

Livvy caught the biggest and Jackson/Sarah both had a blast casting lures to Kahawhai and catching them. We bought home a few fish, but mostly it was great just hanging out with the family.

We got rid of the fishy smell by taking a dip at the Miranda Hot Pools on the way home. Looking forward to snapper sandwiches tomorrow!

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Fun day to end the holiday!

For the last day of the school holiday we all went to Rotorua and did the Luge. Jack and I did the Zipline and we also got a visit in to the Classic car museum! Big day! 

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