King Country Roads

15/07/2024

Showers warmed up our freezing temperatures in the King Country today

06/06/2024

Most mornings have thick fog surrounding the King Country take it easy on our Roads.

16/05/2024

There's a chill in the air and alot more snow to come.

10/05/2024

-6 this morning 🥶
Taranaki has a sprinkling of snow

04/05/2024

Temperatures🌡are dropping to zero degrees in the King Country. Drive safe

23/12/2023

Adding this to my bucket list

Explore the enchanting Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua – a journey through the majestic and magical forest canopy.

This summer, embrace the extraordinary. .

23/12/2023

Congratulations 🎊 Omaka Lodge from my backyard

Mayor Weston Kirton has congratulated Omaka Lodge owner-hosts Christopher Riches and Scott Riches-McPherson for receiving a Five star - Garden of National Significance rating from the New Zealand Gardens Trust.

Established by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture the New Zealand Gardens Trust promotes the best in New Zealand gardens and horticulture.

Five star Gardens of National Significance are recommended for their presentation, design and plant interest throughout the year and possess a distinctive identity of their own with a character that gives them an edge.

Mayor Kirton said that achieving this level of excellence is no mean feat with gardens assessed by highly-qualified horticulturists and landscape architects.

"It is a testament to Chris and Scott's hard work and passion for what they do that they have now have two five star ratings having already achieved a five star Qualmark accommodation rating," he said.

"The five star ratings for Omaka Lodge is wonderful news not just for Chris and Scott but for Taumarunui and Ruapehu District further enhancing our visitor and hospitality offerings.

Together with Bradley's Garden, also rated as a Garden of National Significance, and To Whenua and Lauren's Lavender Farm, there are four large, beautiful country gardens in close proximity to Taumarunui along the Forgotten World Highway (SH43) providing a unique and special experience for garden lovers."

https://www.forgottenworldgardens.co.nz/
https://www.omakalodge.nz/gardens/

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Pic: Christopher Riches, Mayor Weston Kirton and Scott Riches-McPherson in the Omaka Lodge garden

23/12/2023

Amazing

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone! Happy holiday season!
Safe travels wherever you are

18/12/2023

Sharing my backyard

17/12/2023

Still plenty of snow on Mt Ruapehu this (2023) Christmas