Taranaki, NZ. April 2016

/ Mark Hightower / Leave a comment

I had an opportunity to travel to New Zealand’s North Island for business earlier this year.  I had heard from others who had traveled to NZ before me how beautiful this country is but until I witnessed God’s beauty firsthand I could not fully appreciate it.  I cannot wait to return someday.

A few of these photos were taken by my colleague Tony who is an awesome photographer.

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A Proper Falt White. You can’t get them this good in the US.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth
New Plymouth
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Breakfast Air New Zealand Style…
Attended services at CityLife Church
The lighthouse was built in London in the mid-1800s. In 1865, the cast-iron segments were shipped to New Zealand and assembled on Mana Island, north of Wellington. However, this spot proved unsatisfactory. Several shipping accidents later, it was thought that the Mana light was being confused with the lighthouse at Wellington Heads. In 1881, the tower was dismantled and carried in sections to Cape Egmont. The huge, cast iron sections would have been ferried ashore by surfboats, then dragged up to the site by bullock teams. Just a few miles away was the settlement of Parihaka, which at the time was the centre of a Maori non-violent movement led by Te Whiti O Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi. Using passive, but effective, resistance the people of Parihaka managed to delay the erection of the lighthouse. In reply, the colonial authorities stationed about 40 members of the Armed Constabulary at the tower to ensure its completion. The light finally shone on 1 August 1881. To find the lighthouse, which was automated in 1986, follow State Highway 45 to Pungarehu. Just south of town, turn right on Cape Road. Drive five kilometres to the lighthouse which is at the end of the road.
Dani made us an awesome Kiwi desert.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth
Beautiful countryside
New Plymouth Market Days entertainment
Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
The chips are the bomb.
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Shot from Lake Mangamahoe, Canon 5D MKII 24-70mm L. Combind exposures in Nik HDR effects.
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Complimentary socks provided by Air New Zealand. I was traveling in style.