Loving the good life
Karla McCaughan, Little Dippers Swim School owner, YMCA swim school quality services manager. Lives in Kerikeri.
I like the climate. And it feels like home for us because this is family land.
I like the people and being near the water.
We’ve [Karla and husband Aaron] been back here, in Kerikeri, since December.
We were away for nine years and lived here for five years before that.
I’m originally from Auckland.
The traffic jams at the Waipapa intersection.
I love food so I like everywhere! But my favourite is Provenir in Paihia.
I like the artistry of food like this.
I also like the Black Olive and Diablo because I like tequila and the ambience.
Sunday afternoons, having a wine and catching up with friends and having a laugh.
And listening to music.
My mum because she is the most generous, caring person I know.
She’s taught me how to have a heart with people and she’s got a good work ethic.
She’s a real hard worker. She has taught me how to have a good work ethic. She’s the rock of our family.
I really like Takau Bay, it’s absolutely beautiful.
I’d probably change the speed limit on Kapiro Rd because there’s been a few accidents [including a fatal motorcycle crash between Equestrian