Being Seen: On Island Community and the Spaces That Hold Us - Reflections on what it means to be witnessed and to belong
Living on a small island teaches you about presence. About the weight of a glance, the meaning of a gesture, the value of a space that knows your name. It teaches you that being seen—truly seen—is not a luxury but a fundamental human need. And that the places where this happens, where we are witnessed and acknowledged, are precious beyond measure.
Jan 12
A ‘Strange Island’: Mapping Waiheke’s festivalscape
Often described as a “strange island,” Waiheke’s unique identity is deeply intertwined with its rich festival culture. Waiheke was chosen...
Nov 4, 2024
Island art-resistance encounters
I was tempted to do a selfie with this selfie-taking penguin family on Ocean View Rd at Oneroa yesterday but I could not find the right...
Apr 24, 2018
Island taxi encounters
It was raining when I got off the ferry and decided to take a taxi. The driver, a woman, was very chatty, as often taxi drivers and...
Apr 21, 2018