Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Surfing Locations - Surf Guide, Maps, Locations for Surfers" It is no wonder that Kiwis are passionate about surfing as our 6,000 kms of exposed coastline has countless easily accessible beach, point, reef and bar breaks. Take off on a swinging ‘surfari’ Downunder, and discover New Zealand - one of the world’s exciting surfing destinations. DANNY : DE HEK has compiled this guide to New Zealand’s best surf breaks to help you enjoy our SURFING playground to the max. It is no wonder that Kiwis are passionate about surfing as our 6,000 kms of exposed coastline has countless easily accessible beach, point, reef and bar breaks. New Zealand’s long, insular shape means that you can quickly zap across from one coast to the other. So wherever you are in the country there’s bound to be a good break nearby. A glance at the local weather map will tell you which coast has the right swell. Our beaches can be surfed all year round. The North I...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Skiing in New Zealand - Your complete guide to NZ Ski areas" New Zealand’s clear blue skies, lofty mountains and dazzling snow slopes guarantee its popularity as a skiiing and snowboarding destination. Ski Fields & Heli-Ski Areas. New Zealand’s clear blue skies, lofty mountains and dazzling snow slopes guarantee its popularity as a SKIING and snowboarding destination.
DANNY : DE HEK has compiled this guide to New Zealand ski fields and heli-ski areas, to enable visitors to plan their winter travel itineraries. There are commercial ski fields, club ski fields, Nordic cross-country, and heli-ski areas in New Zealand. They provide a broad range of skiing terrain, from cool running on carefully groomed downhills, to cross-country touring routes, and the ultimate challenge of off-piste descents. Snowboarders can choose from gentle slopes to radical half-pipes that give the maximum buzz. The North Island has three fields on Mt Ru...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "New Zealand Wine Regions, Wineries, Vineyards & Winegrowers" Summary of the main wine growing regions and local vineyard trails as a guide for the visiting wine enthusiast. New Zealand has 13,000 hectares planted in vines DANNY : DE HEK has provided this summary of the main wine growing regions and local vineyard trails as a guide for the visiting wine enthusiast. For a small country on the Pacific Rim, New Zealand is having a remarkable impact on the world wine scene. Missionaries planted our first vines as early as 1819, but only in the last two decades have we seen this country develop into one of the most consistent fine wine producers in the world. New Zealand has 13,000 hectares planted in vines, and over 480 wine producing companies. The principal white varieties are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muller Thurgau and Riesling. The main reds are Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Our Sauvignon Blanc i...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Changing your Virtual Background in Video Recording Software" ManyCam is the go-to live streaming software & virtual camera that allows you to deliver professional live videos on any streaming platform, conferencing app. #ChromaKey #ManyCam #TransparentBackground #VideoRecordingSoftware #VirtualBackgrounds https://www.dehek.com/?p=97961
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Secrets of Target Shooting like a Sniper, Yoga with a Rifle" Those who don't know, I've done my fair share of Target Shooting. I got involved in the sport when I was living in the country on my lifestyle block. Those who don't know, I've done my fair share of Target Shooting. I got involved in the sport when I was living in the country on my lifestyle block. The farmer down the road who sold me some hay, said, what are you doing on Monday night? Why don’t you come down to the local Smallbore Rifle Shooting club and try your eye at target shooting?
So what is Smallbore Target Shooting?
Little did I know, the sport has very little to do with having a steady arm and a good eye, I will explain this a little further on! So the first thing I did was I got given a Club rifle. Members of the club hunted around for a jacket that fitted me, yes you put on a jacket! This helps stiffen up your upper body so you can be mor...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "New Zealand Scenic Highlights - Itineraries, Tours and Tips" New Zealand's green and friendly isles, situated in the vast South Pacific Ocean, are ranked among the world's most popular holiday destinations. New Zealand's green and friendly isles, situated in the vast South Pacific Ocean, are ranked among the world's most popular holiday destinations. This was one of the last countries to be discovered in the colonial era and has often been dubbed 'God's Own Country' and 'The Last Paradise.' Our small country is crammed with a whole continent's worth of diverse scenery within its maritime borders. It's like the whole world in miniature - a microcosm of all the most impressive geographical features on earth. The South Island is here for you to enjoy; dramatic alpine scenery, wilderness areas, glacial lakes, peaceful fiords, grinding glaciers, roaring rivers and gold rush relics. You'l...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "New Zealand's Best Scuba Diving Location - Spots to Dive NZ" New Zealand’s coastal waters offer some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. DANNY : DE HEK has compiled this summary of the top diving and snorkelling locations to assist visitors with their holiday plans. New Zealand’s coastal waters offer some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. DANNY : DE HEK has compiled this summary of the top diving and snorkelling locations to assist visitors with their holiday plans. So come with us on a diving tour around the country, taking in the choicest dive spots. The tour begins in the balmy subtropical bays and reefs of Northland and moves on to the famed Poor Knights Islands and the Hauraki Gulf. From there we traverse the east and west coasts of the North and South Islands, touching on aspects like water clarity, temperature and marine life. Also shipwrecks, caves, arches, water depth and acces...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Living with Dyslexia - Stop Teaching Me Stuff I Suck At" I have something in common with the following people; Richard Branson, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Graham Bell, Einstein, Nigel Kennedy, John Lennon. I have something in common with the following people; Richard Branson, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Graham Bell, Einstein, Nigel Kennedy, John Lennon, Walt Disney, Tommy Hilfiger, Andy Warhol, Whoopi Goldberg, Henry Wrinkler (Fonzie!), Danny Glover. They all have the gift of dyslexia! so forgive Mr de Hek’s blogging the words get in the way of what I am trying to say. Gift Usually when people hear the word dyslexia they think only of reading, writing, spelling, and math problems a child is having in school. Some associate it only with word and letter reversals, some only with slow learners. Almost everyone considers it some form of a learning disability, but the learning disability is only one face of dyslexia. The positive side ...
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Today's post by DANNY : DE HEK is "Remote Working Secrets to Survive and Thrive the Home Office" People struggle with working from home, but I struggle working from an office. I don’t really feel like I’m working because I’m doing stuff I’m passionate about Do you enjoy waking up with no alarm clock, no appointments and no need to be anywhere or do anything?
That’s how I feel when I wake up on a Sunday morning imagine living your life like it was Sunday everyday. Do you think you would accomplish as much as you do if the reality was, every day is Sunday? I’ve been self-employed for over 25 years and I’ve always said I don’t really feel like I’m working because I’m doing stuff I’m passionate about. That is what it’s all about really, when you find yourself working on a Sunday, not realising you actually are being productive and making money. There’s no such thing as Sunday-itis in my life! Covid has certainly made us think differently, especially in the way that ...