Loves living North
Bill Humphrey, 60, owner of Doggies and Moggies boarding kennels and cattery, former statistician, lives in Haruru.
It’s beautiful scenery, and I like the friendly people and relaxed lifestyle. It’s got that small town feeling. You’re only one hour away from a major hospital if you need it. It’s an ideal location; we’ve got access to the city but we’re living in the countryside.
We have lived here for nearly three years. We are refugees from the Christchurch earthquakes and moved here after receiving our insurance settlement.
I find the road layout in Kerikeri annoying. They should make the main street two-way all the way through town.
My wife’s kitchen. She’s Indian so I get all these Indian dishes. I like the eggplant dish called Baingan.
Playing bridge at the Kerikeri Bridge Club. It’s a great game for keeping my mind active. I’m reasonably busy around here looking after the grounds so I don’t get a lot of time for other things.
A chap I used to work with at Statistics NZ, Eric Pennington. He was always willing to help people and has a terrific temperament, even under pressure.
Paihia beach as the sun is rising...it’s magical.