There were new things to see on this morning’s trip to Turanga.
New mural
A new mural on the fence beside the Cathedral seems almost to invoke Julian of Norwich.
In Armagh Street the endangered black-billed gulls are nesting again.
Gulls on nests
The site owners weren’t quick enough to deter them so they’ll have to be left alone until breeding is finished. I feel sorry for the people in quarantine in the Crowne Plaza opposite who can’t quite see the nests, unless some guests on the upper floors have strong binoculars.
A fine waka is moored on the river near the Manchester Street bridge.
Waka
Commercial waka rides are due to start soon, and will be an unusual experience. I’ve been on the Otākaro in a canoe and in a punt, but a waka will be a novel experience.
A mural, birds, and waka too
each day we can see something new
Ruth's Reflections 
There’s always something going on! The waka looks impressive.
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It will be good to see it in action.
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[…] site of the Price Waterhouse Cooper building in Armagh Street. Last year we were able to view the endangered black-billed gulls on their nests at this site, but they’ve now been chased […]
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