Hemi Matenga Scenic Reserve is located in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast. Inspired by photos shared by a local friend, I was drawn to this lush forest, dotted with baby nikau palms. There's three tracks within the park - the Kohekohe walk, Parata track and Te Au track. I did a combo of all three, spending approximately two hours in the reserve. Arriving at the Tui Crescent entrance, you'll find clean and well-maintained toilets – useful if you've travelled from Wellington! Note: the water is non-potable so you will need to bring your own water in with you.  To View More >>

**PSNZ is the Photographic Society of New Zealand and this article was originally written for the society's Camera Talk magazine** Sandwiched between two weather bombs, the PSNZ Landscape Photography workshop with Meghan Maloney couldn’t have been more perfectly timed. 13 eager photographers met on Friday 15th July in the afternoon at Pinewood Lodge - an unassuming accommodation with spacious six-bedroom units and ample communal space. After an introduction to Meghan's approach to landscapes, we made a (very) last minute decision to head towards Glenorchy. Given the near To View More >>