Donna Blaber

Donna writes across a range of genres. Her career began in the mid-1980s, at the Auckland Star, and took off when she became the lifestyle/travel editor at NZ Autocar magazine, writing road trip features.

In 2004 Donna wrote her first creative non-fiction book; since then she’s written 42 titles, for children and adults. For many years Donna was the editor-in-chief of RV & Motorhome Lifestyle. She continued editing for several publishing houses until her final gig in 2011, launching Renovate magazine.

These days, she runs an engineering firm in Whangarei with her husband. She puts her Masters’ degree in Creative Writing to good use in her spare time, editing manuscripts. Donna reads widely, and writes when she can.

Her latest book, Just Keep Going, for 9-12 year olds, is set on the Tutukaka coast. It’s described by NZ’s Reading Ambassador, Alan Dingley, as an environmental mystery with “new beginnings, new family and friends”; one that delivers “vivid landscapes that do NZ’s coastlines justice”.

 

 


Genre:

    Skills:

    • Adult Non-Fiction
    • Children's Fiction
    • Children's Non-Fiction
    • E-Book
    • Fantasy
    • Feature Articles
    • Fiction
    • Freelance Writer
    • Journalism
    • Lifestyle
    • Non-Fiction
    • Web Writing
    • Young Adult

    Branch:

    Northland

    Location:

    Whangarei

    Publications:


    Just Keep Going

    Would you risk everything to save a dolphin?

    When champion windsurfer Becky Samuels returns to New Zealand during the pandemic, everything’s changed. Dad’s moved house, and Becky has a new stepmum, and an annoying baby brother. Even worse, Becky’s windsurfing board hasn’t arrived.

    After Becky finds an obsidian stone, everything changes. She makes friends at school, joins an environmental group, borrows a board, and has several close encounters with an inquisitive dolphin. It’s friendly, but Becky can’t shake the feeling it’s trying to tell her something.

    As poachers steal fish from the local marine reserve, rubbish washes up on the beach, and brooding storm clouds gather.

    If Becky is the dolphin’s only hope, will she be able to save it?  

    Just Remember

    How do you put everything back together, when everything you love has fallen apart?

    When Em Rogers’ is given her first after-school detention, life changes forever. If she’d known what would happen next, she would never have talked in class.  After losing friends, confidence and hope, Em moves north to live with Nan. Guilty and grieving, Em keeps to herself, hoping Mum, who’s heartbroken, will visit soon.

    When Em finds a heart-shaped stone, everything changes. She makes friends with Jessie and Mia, and sees a mermaid in the forest. Is she real? Em can’t be sure. There’s been so much going on in her life lately.

    As Em helps the mermaid, a man stealing native trees from the bush reserve tries to stop her, and Mum turns up at long last.

    Will Em find a way to stop the thief, and pull everyone in her family back together again?

    Just End It

    Would you be brave enough to stand up to a bully if she was once your best friend?

    When Jessie Brown returns to school after the summer holidays, everything’s different. She’s dumped by her BFF, and bullied by the new girl. Life has never been this complicated. Jessie wishes everything would go back to normal.

    After discovering a stone she brought home brings bad luck, everything starts to make sense. It might even explain the vivid dreams Jessie’s having about a girl from long ago.

    As new friendships replace old, life improves, until a secret threatens everything. The bullying moves online. Jessie needs to make it stop. She must fix everything, including her dreams. But how can she help a girl from the past when she’s struggling to save herself?

    Sylvie's Big Adventure

    Sylvie is an adventurous snail who loves to explore.

    More than anything else in the world she wants to go on a big adventure.

    When Sylvie discovers that Ben and Kate are taking a trip around the world, she stows away inside Ben’s favourite toy truck. When she’s discovered, Ben promises to look after her.

    But after having adventures at Disneyland, and in London, Sylvie gets lost in Paris. A snail’s worst nightmare!

    Will Sylvie make it home again?

    Kiwi Critters series

    The Kiwi Critters is a series of fun, easy to read rhyming stories for young children aged 1-6 years. The stories follow the adventures of main characters, Keri the Kiwi and Piri the Pukeko. Bright and bold pictures feature throughout, along with a very simple story filled with New Zealand characters and themes. 

    Great Kiwi Road Trips

    This popular Kiwi title written by Donna Blaber turned readers' long weekends and holidays into unforgettable experiences. 

    A few more titles:

    Dress Up, Book 8, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229415, LMG, NZ, Oct 2019

    Rubbish, Book 7, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229408, LMG, NZ, Aug 2016

    Off to the Beach, Book 6, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229392, LMG, NZ, Dec 2014

    Hide and Seek, Book 5, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229385, LMG, NZ, Oct 2014

    New Zealand Outdoor Adventure Atlas, 978-1877302831, Hema, Australia, Dec 2012

    Sausage Sizzle, Book 4, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229378, LMG, NZ, Nov 2012

    Sausage Sizzle, Ebook 4, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229477, LMG, NZ, Nov 2012

    Bruce Goes Home, Book 3, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229361, LMG, NZ, Nov 2012

    Bruce Goes Home, Ebook 3, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229460, LMG, NZ, Nov 2012

    Piri’s Picnic, Book 2, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229354, LMG, NZ, Oct 2012

    Piri’s Picnic, Ebook 2, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229255, LMG, NZ, Oct 2012

    Keri’s Party, Book 1, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229347, LMG, NZ, Oct 2012

    Keri’s Party, Ebook 1, Kiwi Critters series, 978-1927229286, LMG, NZ, Oct 2012

    Visions of the North Island, 978-1927229019, LMG, NZ, Sept 2012

    Visions of Northland, 978-1927229040, LMG, NZ, Sept 2012

    Visions of the Central North Island, 978-1927229071, LMG, NZ, Sept 2012

    Visions of the Lower North Island, 978-1927229101, LMG, NZ, Sept 2012

    Kiwi Kids Road Atlas, 978-1877302824, Hema Australia, Sept 2012

    Berlitz Handbook to New Zealand, 978-9812689023, APA Publications, UK, 2011

    Discover New Zealand, 978-1877302732, Hema, Australia, 2008

    Great Kiwi Road Trips, 978-1877457074, NZAA, NZ, 2007

    South Island Atlas & Guide, 978-1877302527, Hema, Australia, 2007

    North Island Atlas & Guide, 978-1877302527, Hema, Australia, 2007

    Discover New Zealand, 978-1877302466, Hema, Australia, 2006

    New Zealand Driving Holidays, 978-0975782101, Deerace Publishing, 2004

     

    Co-authored:

    Insight Guide Explore New Zealand, 978-1780056753, APA Publications, UK, 2015

    Insight Guide to New Zealand, 978-1780057910, APA Publications, UK, 2015

     Insight Guide to New Zealand, 978-1780051765, APA Publications, UK, 2013  

    Insight Guide to New Zealand, 978-9812823755, APA Publications, UK, 2011

    Step by Step Guide to New Zealand, 978-9812821782, APA Publications, UK, 2011

    New Zealand Photo Atlas, 978-1877302787, Hema, Australia, 2011

    New Zealand Motorhome & Camping Atlas, 978-1877302794, Hema, Australia, 2011

    New Zealand Motorhome & Camping Atlas, 978-1877302695, Hema, Australia, 2009

    Insight Guide to New Zealand, 978-9812820891, APA Publications, UK, 2009  

    Berlitz New Zealand Pocket Guide, 978-9812685513, APA Publications, UK, 2009

    Step by Step Guide to New Zealand, 978-9812588487, APA Publications, UK, 2008

    Insight Guide to New Zealand, 978-9812586667, APA Publications, UK, 2007

    Berlitz New Zealand Pocket Guide, 978-9812685513, APA Publications, UK, 2007

    Boutique Lodgings of New Zealand, 978-0476016613, Boutique Lodgings, NZ, 2005

    A few articles published:

    Articles:

    Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Winter 2012

    Property maintenance guide, Renovate magazine, Winter 2012

    Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Corrugated Kiwi, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Morris and James, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    On the silver screen, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    New building rules to nail cowboys, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    A refreshing start, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    I Spy, IKEA, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Revolutionary paint shaver, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Get a grip!, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Essenze Art, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Art Deco Style, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Ask our Resident Experts, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Renovate for better health, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Property maintenance, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Build a letterbox - step by step guide, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Central to a home, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Book Nook, Renovate magazine, Autumn 2012

    Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Classically Kiwi, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Tile Trends, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Home Energy Audit, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Giant's Play - Mosaic Makers, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Our Favourite Books, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Home away from home, Editorial/Renovate, Renovate magazine, Summer 2012

    Healthy Herbal Teas, Healthy Options magazine, Dec 2010

    Mountain Bike Girls, Symmetry magazine, Nov 2010

    Chair sets sail aboard Spirit of Adventure, Northern Advocate, Oct 2010

    Record entry at Calf Club Day, The Whangarei Report, Oct 2010

    Editorial/Crossroads, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2010

    Editorial/New-found freedom, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Travel through space and time, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Mobilehome Extravaganza, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Central Otago red wins gold, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Apollo opens RV factory in NZ, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Rent a Red Air, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Qualmark goes green, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2010

    Editorial/Rendezvous, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    KEA's carboNZeroCert, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Majestic, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Freebird, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    VW T5, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Balloons over Wairarapa, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Coastal's big catch, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Park up in the Capital, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Ready, set, go!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Some like it hot, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Hot Pool Heaven, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2010

    Editorial/Pass it on, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Firm stand on freedom camping, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    KEA's new premises, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Snow much fun!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    KEA acquires Coachcraft, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    My oh my, it's in the sky, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Stylish Pacific Horizon design, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Heating up, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    RoadCraft Coromandel Classic, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    For a job well done, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    SuperShow...Super Hot!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Beam me up, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Sweet Treats, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Island Esperance, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Sir Ed's Tractor, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Energy savings at DOC campgrounds, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Cafe style RV brunches, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Feb 2010

    Editorial/Hot Summer Nights, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan 2010

    Tantalizing Tales, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan 2010

    Free to roam - or not?, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan 2010

    New Year's feast, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan 2010

    Tale of a Kiwi bach, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan 2010

    Editorial/Freewheeling Spirit, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

    Working Holiday, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

    Congregation of classic caravans, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

    Caught in the headlights, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

    The mobility-friendly Esperance, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2009

    Editorial/Feeling Groovy, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Pushmi-Pullyu, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Memories of a million golden summers, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle, Sept/Oct 2009

    And a few more:

    Farmers' fare in Feilding, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Economical eco roaming, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Auckland Motorhomes Euro-tour, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Winnebago's winning streak, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    1,000,000th VW T5 off the block, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Show kicks off the season, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Thumbs up for southern cycleway, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle mag, Sept/Oct 2009

    Spirit of hospitality, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    KEA drives internet access, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Awards for Trakka, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Dump it!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2009

    Editorial/Modern day treasure hunts, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle mag, Jul/Aug 2009

    Stanger on self-containment, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Tip of the iceberg, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Taranaki Rhododendron Garden Fest, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle mag, Jul/Aug 2009

    Glacier hot pools a hit, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Trail-lite Get-together, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Winter warmers at Botswana, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Ski Mt Dobson, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    RV Supplies goes live, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Winter Festival, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    One Step Ahead, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Shining Star Hokitika, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Food for thought, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Postcard: Kipping in Kerikeri, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Relax with DIY massage, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2009

    Editorial/Imaginative Adventurers, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle mag, May/Jun 2009

    Mackenzie winter wonderland, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2009

    Be prepared!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2009

    Trakkaway to an island paradise, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2009

    Cracker of a show, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2009

    Dawdling through Dannevirke, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2009

    Ready, set go, Bream Bay News, May 2009

    Waipu Primary sets High Standards, Bream Bay News, 2009

    Editorial/Old friends and new, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Wings over Wairarapa, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Largest 'berg in 25 years, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    RoadCraft custom, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Tern the tide, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    NZ international jazz and blues, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    March's best reads, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    World Campervan Safaris, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Marlborough Wine Trail, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Two's Company, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Cruise on into an Oakmont, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Hopping around Hamilton, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Burstner Brilliance, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2009

    Relax with DIY Massage, Metlifecare's Verve magazine, Mar 2009

    Ancient Watchman, Metlifecare's Verve magazine, Mar 2009

    Editorial/Spirit of Summer, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    What's green, cheeky & treads lightly?, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle mag, Jan/Feb 2009

    Waipu Highland Games, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Caroline Bay Carnival, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Kawhia Kai, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Life's a Beach, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Glacier Hot Pools, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Finding a RoadCraft, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Corrugated Country, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Gone Walkabout, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Song of summer, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Catching Kai with Kids, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Jet set pets, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    20 Great Summer Drives, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2009

    Wild West, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2008

    Editorial/Bigger, better, brighter, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Memory-making Mokau, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    November's best reads, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Safari Winnebago-style, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Getting hi-tech, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Fresh interiors for KEA, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Art Deco City, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Healthy Herbal Teas, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Piha Domain Camp, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    What's funny, honey?, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2008

    Editorial/Your own patch, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Geraldine nightlife, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Racing down Rakaia, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Home is where the heart is, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Primo and Secondo, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Keeping it green, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Greytown tucker, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Lauren's Lavender Farm & Cafe, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Chocoholics ahoy!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    White stone city, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    One pot wonders, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2008

    Rambling in a RAV, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2008

    Corrugated Country, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2008

    Editorial/Moments in time, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Sir Edmund Hillary Centre, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Dead cute!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Soda spa, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Three-sixty, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    And a few more...

    Kiwis join forces, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    It's a dog's life, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Get out of town!, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Mokau Cream Trip, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Silky Oak Chocolate Company, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Glacier Country, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Ancient Watchman, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Dishy Desserts, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Buying your first RV, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Creeksyde, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2008

    Queen of the ski slopes, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2008

    Dream jobs: Gavin Broadbent, kiteboarding, Brass magazine, Jul 2008

    Glacier Country, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2008

    Suck it and see..., The Flame, Winter 2008

    Dazzling Developments, The Flame, Winter 2008

    A day in the life of..., The Flame, Winter 2008

    High fliers, The Flame, Winter 2008

    Grand National Champions, The Flame, Winter 2008

    The emergence of Hell in Albany, The Flame, Winter 2008

    Team Incentive, The Flame, Winter 2008

    Editorial/The road less travelled, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    The price of freedom, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    Rock solid, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    The Barrons Show, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    Postcard Ahipara, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    Waiwera Holiday Park, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2008

    Editorial/Freedom of the Great Outdoors, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle, Mar/Apr 2008

    Saluting Sir Ed, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2008

    Mud Festival, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2008

    Postcard Invercargill, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2008

    Tall Fishy Tales, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2008

    Savour the flavours/the Old Russell Road, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle, Mar/Apr 2008

    Lewis Pass, RV & Motorhome Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2008

    V8 Heaven, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2008

    The Forgotten Coast, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2008

    Kaweka Cruising, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2008

    Editorial/Summertime on the road, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Flying high, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Tauranga Art Gallery, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Waiting on a ferry, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Riverside paradise saved, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    New DOC campgrounds, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Tuatara return to Tuhua, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Leisure seekers, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Waipu Highland Games, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Waiting on Whitebait, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Caroline Bay Carnival, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Three Kings, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Savour the flavours of the Central Plateau, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Postcard Motueka, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Parihaka Peace Festival, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    All Mod Cons, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Opotiki Beach Sculpture Competition, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    A good hand, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Every man and his dog, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    Lake Waikaremoana Motor Camp, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jan/Feb 2008

    More than Abel, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2008

    New to chew, The Flame, Summer 2007/08

    Ride your way to a great career, The Flame, Summer 2007/08

    A day in the life of..., The Flame, Summer 2007/08

    Movers and Shakers, The Flame, Summer 2007/08

    Cash for colleagues, The Flame, Summer 2007/08

    One for the Road, 10 Great NZ Drives, Sunday Star Times, Dec 2007

    From the Bay to the Lake, NZ Autocar magazine, Dec 2007

    Lazy, hazy, crazy days of Sum-Mahia, RV Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2007

    Savour the flavours of Mahia, RV Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2007

    Postcard from Geraldine, RV Lifestyle magazine, Nov/Dec 2007

    Land of the Mist, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2007

    Calais of the South, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2007

    The Wild West, RV Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2007

    Savour the flavours of West Auckland, RV Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2007

    Postcard from Tuatapere, RV Lifestyle magazine, Sept/Oct 2007

    MacKenzie's Law, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2007

    Honey Business, Conquest magazine, Spring 2007

    Scotland Down Under, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2007

    Breezing through Bream Bay, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2007

    Savour the flavours of Bream Bay, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2007

    Postcard from Waimate, RV Lifestyle magazine, Jul/Aug 2007

    What's funny, honey, Tots to Teens, Jul 2007

    Way up top, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2007

    Flaming hot!, The Flame, Winter 2007

    Burger King opens in Nelson, The Flame, Winter 2007

    Kiwi Saver - what you need to know, The Flame, Winter 2007

    A day in the life of..., The Flame, Winter 2007

    Movers and Shakers, The Flame, Winter 2007

    The Tranzalpine, The Flame, Winter 2007

    Possum! Surely Not!, The Flame, Winter 2007

    Breakfast and Illy Coffee Launching, The Flame, Winter 2007

    Northern Delights, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2007

    Savour the flavours of Waitomo, RV Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2007

    Postcard from the Catlins, RV Lifestyle magazine, May/Jun 2007

    And a few more...

    Kirk's Country, NZ Autocar magazine, May 2007

    Poet Country, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2007

    Hoki to Haast, RV Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2007

    Savour the flavours of the West Coast, RV Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2007

    Postcard from Waihi, RV Lifestyle magazine, Mar/Apr 2007

    Leave the Capital, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2007

    Pinots, Peppers and Pegasus, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2007

    A Freewheeling Rally, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2007

    Station to station by Outback, Symmetry magazine, Dec 2006

    Touring the Forgotten Highway, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2006

    Savour the flavours of Taranaki, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Oct 2006

    Postcard from Dannevirke, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Oct 2006

    The Lake District, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2006

    Coming 'round the mountain, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Oct 2006

    Turbos and Treehouses, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2006

    Teeing off Downunder, Golf Guide magazine, Spring/Summer 2006

    Postcard from Stewart Island, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Aug 2006

    Life at the 19th hole, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2006

    Heading South for Winter, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Aug 2006

    Savour the flavours of the South, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Aug 2006

    Postcard from Hokitika, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Aug 2006

    Crystal Energy, Tots to Teens, Aug 2006

    The Wildest Island, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2006

    Train-spotting in the Tararuas, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2006

    Hokianga Dreaming, Her Business, Jun 2006

    Cruising the rugged Wairarapa coast, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping, Jun 2006

    Savour the flavours of Tararua, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Jun 2006

    Postcard from Mighty Mount Cook, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Jun 2006

    Stock sales and smoked salmon, NZ Autocar magazine, May 2006

    A little island with a lot to offer, Her Business, May 2006

    Postcard from Picton, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Apr 2006

    Poor Knights and fresh snapper, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2006

    Shades of autumn, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Apr 2006

    Savour the flavours of Central Otago, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping, Apr 2006

    The Forgotten Coast, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2006

    Hook, Line & Sinker, Her Business magazine, Mar 2006

    Wilderness Fishing on the Mohaka, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Feb 2006

    Cruising in the wake of Tasman, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2006

    Summer Fun in Taupo, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Feb 2006

    Postcard from Ahipara, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Feb 2006

    Healthy Herbal Teas, Tots to Teens, Feb 2006

    Timeless in Mahia, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2006

    Kaikoura, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Jan 2006

    Savour the flavours of Kaikoura, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Jan 2006

    Raft fishing on the Mohaka, Third Age New Zealand, Dec 2005

    In the footsteps of Te Rauparaha, NZ Autocar magazine, Dec 2005

    Days of Plenty, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2005

    Green Geckos and Smashed Pipis, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2005

    Students earn gold at culinary fare, Newslink, Oct 2005

    Musically minded, Newslink, Oct 2005

    Arts at the bay, Newslink, Oct 2005

    College Herald 'Editor's Choice' Writers, Newslink, Oct 2005

    Funding ICT project, Newslink, Oct 2005

    Festival Awards Dinner, Newslink, Oct 2005

    Farewell to Sports Director, Newslink, Oct 2005

    The Wild South, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2005

    Lynfield tops Geography Quiz, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Young Hospitality Student Excels, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Girls can do anything!, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Sciences outside the classroom, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Auf Weidersehen, Newslink, Sept 2005

    True Spirit, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Dance Group Scoops Top Slot, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Professional Development for College Staff, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Lawn Bowls, Newslink, Sept 2005

    Bank's Holiday, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2005

    Golden Getaway, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Aug 2005

    Savour the flavours of Waiheke, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Aug 2005

    PM visits Lynfield, Newslink, Jul 2005

    Mardi Gras, Newslink, Jul 2005

    Disco Inferno, Newslink, Jul 2005

    High literacy and numeracy at Level 1, Newslink, Jul 2005

    Interview with Raewyn Fairley, Newslink, Jul 2005

    Mt Maunganui Sports Exchange, Newslink, Jul 2005

    The Oyster Coast, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2005

    Cruising Auckland's Wild West, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2005

    Physics Student Sydney Bound, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Primary Powhiri, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Festival celebrates diverse culture, Newslink, Jun 2005

    'Disco Inferno' heats up, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Lynfield volunteer earns recognition, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Get motivated, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Bowled over by positive spirit, Newslink, Jun 2005

    Top down on the Twin Coast Highway, NZ Autocar magazine, May 2005

    Of feathers and fish tales, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2005

    Savour the flavours of Timaru, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Apr 2005

    Bronze Enviroschools Award, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Badge Assembly, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Houses evoke strong team spirit, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Senior Boys Clean up Kilikiti, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Peer Support Group, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Astroturf, Newslink, Apr 2005

    And a few more...

    Shipwrecks, sand dunes and SsangYongs, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2005

    Classroom upgrades continue, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Students lead the way, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Gliding into Secondary, Newslink, Apr 2005

    New courses, Newslink, Apr 2005

    Coromandel Cruising, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Feb 2005

    Savour the flavours of Coromandel, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping mag, Feb 2005

    Matakana Musing, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2005

    Riding the Surf Highway, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2005

    Relax with DIY Massage, Third Age New Zealand magazine, Jan 2005

    Savour the flavours of Takaka, Motorhomes, Caravans & Camping magazine, Dec 2004

    Splish Splash, Tots to Teens, Nov 2004

    Karst and Caves, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2004

    Vulcan's World, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2004

    Sky Piercing, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2004

    Third Degree: interview with James Patterson, Brass magazine, Jul 2004

    Mountain high, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2004

    Beeming along the Seabird Coast, NZ Autocar magazine, May 2004

    Whale Coast, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2004

    From Hoke to Haast, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2004

    Chasing the setting sun, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2004

    Coromandel Cruising, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2004

    Just what the doctor ordered, Backpackers News, Jan 2004

    Jewel of the Gulf, NZ Autocar magazine, Dec 2003

    Harbour of no return, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2003

    Slow travel is the only way to go, Backpackers News, Nov 2003

    Glaciers, caves and famous rocks, Backpackers News, Nov 2003

    Life's a sandy beach, Backpackers News, Nov 2003

    Southern Springs, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2003

    Teachers Exhibit Artistic Talent, Newslink, Oct 2003

    The Festival 2003, Newslink, Oct 2003

    Hospitality Industry Workshop, Newslink, Oct 2003

    Big Decisions Made Wisely, Newslink, Oct 2003

    Rocky Mountain High, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2003

    It's a puzzling place, Backpackers News, Sept 2003

    Walking around Taupo, Backpackers News, Sept 2003

    Discover Golden Bay, Backpackers News, Sept 2003

    Marine Mammals and Merlot, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2003

    United Nations World Refugee Day, Newslink, Aug 2003

    New International Intake, Newslink, Aug 2003

    Spirit of Adventure, Newslink, Aug 2003

    NCEA changes English, Newslink, Aug 2003

    SADD, Newslink, Aug 2003

    Children of the Mist, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2003

    Film depicts Eastland Maori culture, Backpackers News, Jul 2003

    Islands of the Gulf, Backpackers News, Jul 2003

    Kaikoura - adventure town, Backpackers News, Jul 2003

    Hello, Yellow Brick Roads, NZ Autocar magazine, Jun 2003

    Education Review Office, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Students excel in Cross Country, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Sports Captains, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Festival Awards, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Student Executive, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Student Representative to the Board, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Tech Block Developments, Newslink, Jun 2003

    Dances with dolphins, NZ Autocar magazine, May 2003

    45th Reunion, Newslink, May 2003

    All aboard for the forbidden planet, Newslink, May 2003

    Band on the run, Newslink, May 2003

    Jazz Combo play the London Bar, Newslink, May 2003

    ICT e-change at UNITEC, Newslink, May 2003

    Stock Exchange Challenge, Newslink, May 2003

    College Intranet, Newslink, May 2003

    Comin' round the mountain..., AA Directions magazine, Apr 2003

    Travelling along the Kiwi's beak, NZ Autocar magazine, Apr 2003

    Taupo on the fly, NZ Autocar magazine, Mar 2003

    STD, Conquest magazine, Mar 2003

    Interview with Graham Lowe, Brass magazine, Mar 2003

    Crayfish and Chardonnay, NZ Autocar magazine, Feb 2003

    Dungeons and Penguins, NZ Autocar magazine, Jan 2003

    No Barriers, NZ Autocar magazine, Dec 2002

    Christiano crowned CART champ, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2002

    Better red than dead, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2002

    Whangaroa Wandering, NZ Autocar magazine, Nov 2002

    Dixon takes a fine second, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    Briefly, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    Hot Rocks, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    Sleeker Celica, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    That not-so-forgotten Ferrari feeling, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    Just Landed: Renault Laguna II, NZ Autocar magazine, Oct 2002

    White Water, Blue Mountains, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2002

    Schumacher equals Fangio's record, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2002

    Patrick Carpentier dominates, NZ Autocar magazine, Sept 2002

    Quarterly Car Guide, AA-Autocar guide, Spring 2002

    Shaky Ground, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2002

    Panzer Polo, NZ Autocar magazine, Aug 2002

    Where Two Oceans Meet, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2002

    Cruze'n without Bruisin', NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2002

    High-rise hatchbacks, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2002

    Toyota on top, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2002

    40 wins for Schumacher, 150 for Ferrari, NZ Autocar magazine, Jul 2002

    America's Cup Defence 2003, Air NZ, Mar 2002

    And a few more...

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Mar 2002

    Flying High, Air NZ, Feb 2002

    Inside Customer Relations, Air NZ, Jan 2002

    A day in the life of Crew Control, Air NZ, Nov 2001

    Perth's best 5 day trips, Air NZ, Oct 2001

    The sunny side of Sentosa, Air NZ, Sept 2001

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Sept 2001

    Gateway to Antarctica, Air NZ, Aug 2001

    Breakfast with Orangutans, Air NZ, Jul 2001

    Waterworld, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Jun 2001

    Hotel Hobbies, Air NZ, Jun 2001

    A little light puncture healing, Air NZ, May 2001

    Christchurch hikes, Air NZ, Apr 2001

    Utopia found, Air NZ, Mar 2001

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Mar 2001

    Eagle heritage, Margaret River, Air NZ, Feb 2001

    A room with a view, Air NZ, Jan 2001

    Are you tuned in?, Dec 2000

    Pearl Harbour, Air NZ, Nov 2000

    Wave Rock, Air NZ, Oct 2000

    On the shores of Lake Rotoiti, Air NZ, Sept 2000

    Jet Set Pet, Air NZ, Sept 2000

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Sept 2000

    Poisoned, Air NZ, Aug 2000

    Papaseea sliding rocks, Air NZ, Jul 2000

    National Palace Museum, Taipei, Air NZ, Jun 2000

    Lin-An-Tai Old Homestead, Air NZ, May 2000

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Feb 2000

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Dec 1999

    The business of safety, Air NZ,  Jul 1999

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, May 1999

    Rock Solid, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Mar 1999

    Diary Dates Downunder, Air NZ, Mar 1999

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Feb 1999

    Book review: A day in the life of a flight attendant, Air NZ, Feb 1999

    Varanasi - the holy pilgrimage, Air NZ, Jan 1999

    Blazing saddles - Saharan style, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Nov 1998

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Oct 1998

    Healthy Herbals, Air NZ, Aug 1998

    On a roll in Macau, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Jul 1998

    The Holy City, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Jul 1998

    Winning the Tasman, Air NZ, Jun 1998

    Ghost Story, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, May 1998

    Taj Mahal, Air NZ, May 1998

    Hiking in Zion National Park, Air NZ, Apr 1998

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Apr 1998

    Rachael Watkins interview, Air NZ, Mar 1998

    JetNet, Air NZ, Feb 1998

    The 19th floor uncovered, Jan 1998

    What's funny?, Air NZ, Dec 1997

    Swimming with dolphins, Air NZ, Nov 1997

    Get out there!, Air NZ, Oct 1997

    The Power of Touch, Air NZ, Sept 1997

    On the Defence, Air NZ, Aug 1997

    Relax! Meditate, Air NZ, Jul 1997

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Jul 1997

    Splish, Splash, Air NZ, Jun 1997

    The Tranzalpine, Air NZ, May 1997

    Body boosters, Air NZ, Apr 1997

    Ghostly guards, NZ Woman's Weekly magazine, Mar 1997

    The Pinnacles of Perth, Air NZ, Mar 1997

    Lion Breweries Beer and Food Match, Air NZ, Mar 1997

    Tserko Ri, Air NZ, Feb 1997

    Crystal Energy, Air NZ, Feb 1997

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Feb 1997

    Macau, Air NZ, Jan 1997

    Craze booms bigger on the waterfront, Bays and Remuera Times, Dec 1996

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Oct 1996

    Where Are They Now?, Air NZ, Aug 1996

    Hokianga Harbour, Air NZ Jul 1996

    Discover Yoga, Air NZ, Jun 1996

    Beyond the department store, Air NZ, May 1996

    Rock and roll, Air NZ, Apr 1996

    Prior published works from 1987-1996 available upon request

    Prior published works from 1987-1996 available upon request.