Archive | March, 2009
Governor-General visits Okarito

Governor-General visits Okarito

The Honourable Anand Satyanand, the Governor-General of New Zealand, visited Okarito on March 14, 2009.  On a West Coast Tour, he and representatives from Department of Conservation, arrived in Okarito for a luncheon at the historic Donovan’s store.  All locals were invited and a great spread of food was laid out.  His Excellency was informal [...]

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February in Okarito

February in Okarito

Still Waters, Clear Skies and the Southern Alps February brought with it beautiful sunny days and showed off some of the best of the West Coast.  With the White Heron chicks stretching their wings and coming to the lagoon to feed, Royal Spoonbills in increasing numbers, and loads of orchids in bloom, it was a wonderful [...]

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