On becoming a NZ Dual Citizen (Part 2)

Jandals, togs, and a chilly bin.

Garage Projects, Behemoths, and Liberty.

Black sands and Black Caps.

Fertile soil to clay.

New Zealand welcomed me in.

Green lasers, koru, and Jacks.

Haka, pounamu, and kai.

She’ll be right, number eight.

Tip Top and a chocolate block.

Affirming my Allegiance today.

On Te Ika-a-Māui, I walk.

With the morning Tūī, I fly.

Sausage sizzles for lunch.

Fish, chips, and pies.

I had never imagined this life.

What I knew were the contiguous States.

What I learned was you could be Dual.

A few more hours to wait.

Breathe, pause, and reflect.

To be Kiwi, I accept the challenge.

Kia ora koutou.


2017 Auckland skyline with all colour removed except for a bright pink path

Auckland 2017 - much aroha for my new city