People Watching: Waihi Beach, Western Bay of Plenty, on a sunny but slightly windy late/summer's day

People Watching: Cricket at Eden Park - White Ferns vs Australia & Black Caps vs Pakistan double header, on a warm Friday evening

People Watching: Synthony Festival, at a heaving Auckland Domain on a Saturday night

People Watching: Central Flea Market, Balmoral, Auckland, on a busy Sunday morning

Look what’s arrived today. A first birthday present for my great-nephew. I know they will love it! Actually, his dad will love it! 😂😁 A book called Dad Man Walking by ⁦Toby Morris⁩

People Watching: World Dance Crew Championship opening ceremony, Manukau, Sunday night

People Watching: Marine Parade, Napier, on a wild and windy Friday afternoon

People Watching: Unity Books, Wellington, on a slightly grey Tuesday morning

People Watching: Nelson Market on a sunny autumn Saturday morning

People Watching: Midway through a 9.30am group workout at 09 Thrive, Mt Albert, Auckland, on a rainy Friday morning

People Watching: Aro Street, Wellington, on a brisk but clear Wednesday afternoon

People Watching: Tākaka main street, Golden Bay, Tasman district, on a Friday afternoon

My Pūkeko picture book is launching soon - Aucklanders, come hang out, bring the kids

People Watching: SPCA Auckland Centre, Māngere, on a Saturday morning

People Watching: Morningside Playcentre, Auckland, on a drizzly Wednesday morning

People Watching: 'First sound, Last Sound' (2022-2025) by Mel O'Callaghan, performed live at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth, on a Saturday morning

Tomorrow in Wellington - Unity at 2pm, reading my new picture book, bring the kids!

😳 🙏 Amazing review on the Sapling of my new book, alongside a great set of new NZ picture books: thesapling.co.nz/review-wild-li…