The Bay Chronicle

Loves living North

Bill Humphrey, 60, owner of Doggies and Moggies boarding kennels and cattery, former statistici­an, lives in Haruru.

- What do you like about the Far North? How long have you lived here and where are you originally from? What do you like least and how can we fix it? What’s your favourite eatery? Your highlight of the week? Who is the Kiwi you most admire? The spot in Nort

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.

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