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Out and about this morning noticing the sad reality of pine forestry effects on bee health.
Our hives are only about half a km from the forestry’s hives.

Out and about this morning noticing the sad reality of pine forestry effects on bee health.
Our hives are only about half a km from the forestry’s hives.

Chapter 7 - we've got the start of a building and more adventures among the trees! Oh, and it was still raining!

https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-7-lost-er?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Chapter 7 - we've got the start of a building and more adventures among the trees! Oh, and it was still raining!

https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-7-lost-er?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

This week we close out 2022 with another delay, Covid, mulch and some concrete. Fun times!
Link in bio
https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-6-a-note-to-future-me?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

This week we close out 2022 with another delay, Covid, mulch and some concrete. Fun times!
Link in bio
https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-6-a-note-to-future-me?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Here are a few images from the past couple of months.
These were taken in between work, building, hunting, more working, writing, kids, traveling and work…

Here are a few images from the past couple of months.
These were taken in between work, building, hunting, more working, writing, kids, traveling and work…

Chapter 5 - it's 2022 and the rain was torrential. With all the shed build work going on the last thing we needed was a major bridge repair on top. But that's what we got. That, and mates leaning in to help out.

https://substack.com/@jarrodharrisnz/note/c-315155855?r=5jn4wk&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

Chapter 5 - it's 2022 and the rain was torrential. With all the shed build work going on the last thing we needed was a major bridge repair on top. But that's what we got. That, and mates leaning in to help out.

https://substack.com/@jarrodharrisnz/note/c-315155855?r=5jn4wk&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

2 more of these guys down, spotted by Ez this morning so he had to help get them back to the house 😆

2 more of these guys down, spotted by Ez this morning so he had to help get them back to the house 😆

Bit of a laugh remembering this one, Ez and I got hammered in a storm when the old hut gave up on keeping the water out!

https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-5-ol-mates-mate?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Bit of a laugh remembering this one, Ez and I got hammered in a storm when the old hut gave up on keeping the water out!

https://khemeiavalley.substack.com/p/chapter-5-ol-mates-mate?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Come on up, winter’s beautiful

Come on up, winter’s beautiful

Man this one was a bit tough, glad to have written it though. These are the things that either make or break us, so far we're on the make!
Link in bio :)

Man this one was a bit tough, glad to have written it though. These are the things that either make or break us, so far we're on the make!
Link in bio :)

Chapter 2, that was a tough year!
Link in bio or -

https://open.substack.com/pub/khemeiavalley/p/chapter-2-eleven-months-and-thirty?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Chapter 2, that was a tough year!
Link in bio or -

https://open.substack.com/pub/khemeiavalley/p/chapter-2-eleven-months-and-thirty?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

I'm documenting our story, today was day one. Follow along if you like, or forward to a friend who may be interested, go-on, it'll be fun!
https://open.substack.com/pub/khemeiavalley/p/it-found-us?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

I'm documenting our story, today was day one. Follow along if you like, or forward to a friend who may be interested, go-on, it'll be fun!
https://open.substack.com/pub/khemeiavalley/p/it-found-us?r=5jn4wk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

I took these last night, gotta love a clear winter night stood on the front lawn. Watching this and listening to the kiwi call to each other is simply magic!
Come and hang out, we’ve got space!

I took these last night, gotta love a clear winter night stood on the front lawn. Watching this and listening to the kiwi call to each other is simply magic!
Come and hang out, we’ve got space!

Checking out the growth of our Manuka and Kanuka after 2 years, they were all around 20cm tall when they were planted!

Checking out the growth of our Manuka and Kanuka after 2 years, they were all around 20cm tall when they were planted!

A huge part of what we’re building at Khemeia Valley is space for people to come and reconnect - with what’s real and what’s always been here.
As we nurture and restore the land, so the land reciprocates.
Knights View is almost ready with bookings available on our website real soon.
Here’s a taste of what to expect 💚
#newzealand #naturestay #reconnect #nz #northland

A huge part of what we’re building at Khemeia Valley is space for people to come and reconnect - with what’s real and what’s always been here.
As we nurture and restore the land, so the land reciprocates.
Knights View is almost ready with bookings available on our website real soon.
Here’s a taste of what to expect 💚
#newzealand #naturestay #reconnect #nz #northland

Given space the ngahere will just quietly do her thing.

Given space the ngahere will just quietly do her thing.

Here’s a couple of photos I’ve taken over the past month.
This time of year the sun rises directly behind Tawhiti Rahi and Aorangi, The Poor Knights Islands, magic.
We’ll have the booking page live on our website soon so if you know of anyone keen to experience this in real life, please let ‘em know!

Here’s a couple of photos I’ve taken over the past month.
This time of year the sun rises directly behind Tawhiti Rahi and Aorangi, The Poor Knights Islands, magic.
We’ll have the booking page live on our website soon so if you know of anyone keen to experience this in real life, please let ‘em know!

Photography is my meditation, it’s a space to look deeper, to wonder “what else” and to make a thing.
This one is an ancient Totara stump that I pictured before, it arrived here from who knows where during cyclone Gabrielle a few years ago.

Photography is my meditation, it’s a space to look deeper, to wonder “what else” and to make a thing.
This one is an ancient Totara stump that I pictured before, it arrived here from who knows where during cyclone Gabrielle a few years ago.

Here's what I think of the The Conservation Amendment Bill.
Make some noise fam, once it's sold that's it, game over!

Images, editing and lyrics by me, AI for the singing.
@forestandbird
@greenpeacenz
@tamapotaka
@christopherluxonnz #SaveDOCLand
#OurConservationLand
#NotForSale
#ProtectAotearoa
#DOCLand
#ConservationAmendmentBill
#OurBirthright
#NewZealandNature
#ProtectOurWild
#AotearoaNotForSale

Here's what I think of the The Conservation Amendment Bill.
Make some noise fam, once it's sold that's it, game over!

Images, editing and lyrics by me, AI for the singing.
@forestandbird
@greenpeacenz
@tamapotaka
@christopherluxonnz #SaveDOCLand
#OurConservationLand
#NotForSale
#ProtectAotearoa
#DOCLand
#ConservationAmendmentBill
#OurBirthright
#NewZealandNature
#ProtectOurWild
#AotearoaNotForSale

He wonders amongst giants, noticing the green, the smell and even the piwakawaka snatch a bug, land, spread its tail and tilt its head.
Then it’s gone, and the sun is cooling.
Tomorrow will be here immediately, so now he grabs, puts in his pocket ready to become a favorite yesterday.

He wonders amongst giants, noticing the green, the smell and even the piwakawaka snatch a bug, land, spread its tail and tilt its head.
Then it’s gone, and the sun is cooling.
Tomorrow will be here immediately, so now he grabs, puts in his pocket ready to become a favorite yesterday.

These rocks made their very own way into this pool. A timelapse of that journey I’d love to see.

These rocks made their very own way into this pool. A timelapse of that journey I’d love to see.

Walking and wondering with camera in hand.
Early mornings are the only respite, a deep breath and another prayer. Today will be better.
Helped along with wisdom and grace from people like the sublime @lucassjoness

Walking and wondering with camera in hand.
Early mornings are the only respite, a deep breath and another prayer. Today will be better.
Helped along with wisdom and grace from people like the sublime @lucassjoness

Swipe left, it’s important.
Thanks

Swipe left, it’s important.
Thanks

It’s been pretty wild up here, actually still is! Tovah and I out this morning to check out any damage, pleased to report so far so good.
Hope everyone is doing ok in Vainau’s midst!

It’s been pretty wild up here, actually still is! Tovah and I out this morning to check out any damage, pleased to report so far so good.
Hope everyone is doing ok in Vainau’s midst!

What’s the opposite of almost every reality these days?
It’s slowing down
It’s noticing
It doing a thing purely for the joy of doing that thing
And if someone else sees it, that’s a bonus, not the point.

What’s the opposite of almost every reality these days?
It’s slowing down
It’s noticing
It doing a thing purely for the joy of doing that thing
And if someone else sees it, that’s a bonus, not the point.

I’ve made 40 of these now — not all shared here, but every single one created with the same heart and intention. Here’s a quick recap
Many were crafted at @khemeiavalley — our sanctuary, our special place, and our home. A space that welcomes those who want to slow down, explore, meet nature, and go a little deeper.

I’ve made 40 of these now — not all shared here, but every single one created with the same heart and intention. Here’s a quick recap
Many were crafted at @khemeiavalley — our sanctuary, our special place, and our home. A space that welcomes those who want to slow down, explore, meet nature, and go a little deeper.

Everyone has a camera in their pocket, and collectively we upload millions of images every day.
Does that mean photography is alive and well or, are we addicted to proving “it” happened and I was there??
Art or validation?
Mindful or egoful?
Noticing or notice me?
Look at what I made or look at what I did?
Now think about what the algorithm will promote…

Everyone has a camera in their pocket, and collectively we upload millions of images every day.
Does that mean photography is alive and well or, are we addicted to proving “it” happened and I was there??
Art or validation?
Mindful or egoful?
Noticing or notice me?
Look at what I made or look at what I did?
Now think about what the algorithm will promote…

Thinking about doing this again for a bit…

Thinking about doing this again for a bit…

Gaz GG and I just spent 6 days off grid in the MANGAMAIRE SADDLE. Mint weather, great banter, hard days and bloody good times!

Gaz GG and I just spent 6 days off grid in the MANGAMAIRE SADDLE. Mint weather, great banter, hard days and bloody good times!

Number 22 - I’m going offline for a few days which I’m really looking forward to. This wee practice will pause until I’m back.
Ciao!

Number 22 - I’m going offline for a few days which I’m really looking forward to. This wee practice will pause until I’m back.
Ciao!

Day 22 - this photo was taken in 2021, just a few years, and an age ago.

Day 22 - this photo was taken in 2021, just a few years, and an age ago.

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If you’d like to purchase one of Jarrod’s photographs, join a guided photography walk, or learn the art of capturing the magic of the ngahere, please get in touch with him — he’d love to share his passion for nature photography with you.

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