I was fortunate to have nomadic parents, who despite having three young children, were not fazed by change nor a challenge. We lived on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf for a chunk of my childhood with no electricity and no school nearby.   
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Absolutely a subject so close to many....dog friendly places and beaches!  With plenty of options, you don't have to leave your dog behind on an adventure.  Thankfully there are some great dog friendly beaches and walks in Auckland. 
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Sometimes the idea of taking the family on a stroll seems to be a brilliant idea, however after the novelty of an ice-cream at the end has worn off, it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm for the younger members of the family.   
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Approaching the Artisans Fair Bridge Markets at the Town Basin, we weren’t the only ones seduced by the bustling atmosphere, people and chatter.  
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You've heard of geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing), right?  A modern day high-tech game of hide-and-seek, complete with GPS. Hardly a game when you get the co-ordinates right? Yeah, nah, yeah, nah. The thing is, GPS co-ordinates only gets you within arms reach of a hotspot - the rest can be truly challenging! 
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