Essential New Zealand

23/06/2026

Our resident tui is making the most of our nectar feeder at the moment but also likes to check under the fence for the chance to grab some additional protein.

15/06/2026

We spent the last week in Wanaka and surrounding areas. The weather was kind to us so the conditions were very conducive to photography. Here are a few shots.

15/06/2026

Marlborough Sounds were showing off their best colours during our crossing from Picton to Wellington.

21/03/2026

Get ready to immerse yourself in a fusion of art and sound! My new acoustic version of Symbols is live on YouTube, featuring stunning street art installations from around the globe, brought to life with the magic of AI. Check it out now at:

From the very first cave drawings, humans have always used symbols to depict significant ideas and events. Over time, these symbols have evolved to tell the ...

15/03/2026

My new, acoustic version of Symbols is now available to view on YouTube. If you like street art and music, you may like to check out the video, which showcases significant street art installations from around the world. Link is in the comments below.

15/03/2026

My new, acoustic version of Symbols is now available to view on YouTube. If you like street art and music, you may like to check out the video, which showcases significant street art installations from around the world. See if you can recognize any of the images, and please like and subscribe:

From the very first cave drawings, humans have always used symbols to depict significant ideas and events. Over time, these symbols have evolved to tell the ...

25/02/2026

This video shows a recent recording session for the acoustic version of my song, Symbols, one of the tunes on my latest Torn Chorus album, Mortal Café. The instrumental backing on this song features multiple acoustic guitar tracks, and some mandolin in the instrumental breaks. You can see me playing a Martin D28 Street Legend in the foreground and a Martin 00016-GT on the screen in the background. Please see the comments below for a link to the full Mortal Café album.

24/02/2026

I was really lucky today to spot this shining cuckoo (pīpīwharauroa) at Mourea, near Lake Rotorua. It's the first time I have seen one in the wild. I didn't have my big camera with me, but I was able to get a couple of shots on my mobile phone before it flew away.

22/02/2026

Cheers to NZ Musician for including my new single, Time is the Enemy, on Hatchlings, NZM’s New Kiwi Music playlist. You can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60C3LAHXga4hw73HeyU7U0?si=ljwDxIyQQQKgLisFqa-2BA

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18/02/2026

The new Torn Chorus album, Mortal Café, is here now! This album includes my latest single, Time is the Enemy, a new acoustic version of Symbols, and 9 other recent singles. Check it out on Spotify and all streaming platforms. Link is in the comments below.