For those of you who know me well, know that once I start talking about a subject I love (Vanuatu in particular), it can be difficult for me to stop. Having written a summary of my first solo trip to Vanuatu,…
There are varying opinions as to the overall worth of the current RSE scheme in New Zealand. This recent article published from Australia NZ RSE: time to think carefully about sending communities may get you thinking. Below is how I see…
Okay, okay, I know - this is a variation on a theme, but the "icing" is the thing that those who tasted our test-case morsels kept telling me, was the clincher! Here's another refined-sugar-free recipe with the goodness of Ginger and…
I know that I have been reasonably quiet on the "paying it forward" front of late, however, don't be fooled, I find myself almost every day sorting out something that will result in a tangible "payment" forward in Vanuatu. …
This blog concludes my chats with some of the ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers living in New Zealand during the 2014 Apple and Kiwifruit season. I met Erima in 2013 and visited her when I was staying in Port Vila in late 2013. …
A quick update for you. Some of the RSE workers in our region asked if we could help resource two kindergartens on their island. Sure! The word was put out - the response has been fantastic. Good quality books, puzzles, durable toys…
I had met Ambata in 2013, but had never had any conversations with him, other than passing the time of day. Because of his status within the group that are associated with Epi Island, I thought it was important to get…
As many of you will know, women all across the Pacific nations are renowned for their weaving skills and with good reason, as they are frequently practicing their skills. However, weaving isn’t always a past time or hobby, in…
I am always on the look out for quality, easy to make recipes to share with our customers, of course using ingredients from our range. I spotted this recipe on The Coconut Mama website (I think she loves coconuts almost as…
Our family first met Philemon in July 2012, waiting on the shores of Lamen Bay, watching with most of the village, as the large inter-island cargo and ferry ship, Tina1 was coming into shore. On board was our ni-Vanuatu friend…