Your thoughts

Photographer: Sarah Macfarlane

"What gives The Kiwi Diary its special quality are the myths, the poetry, the recipes and history snippets for every day of the year. It is proudly of New Zealand: the people, the birds, the music, the food, the art and the stories. It is a great present."

Marian L Hobbs

"The Kiwi Diary is a great way to inspire and inform New Zelanders about their country and environment and will, no doubt, appeal to many people. I wish you well and look forward to seeing the Kiwi Diary in use."

Hon Min Chris Carter

"Hi just a quickie to say how amazing the diary looks. Fantastic, brilliant you must be really proud of your achievements. Incredible. well done is an understatement of determination by you guys."

Linda

"I just want you to know how delighted I am with the Kiwi diary for 2009! It is a very enlightened document and gives me hope about the ideas of your generation and those to come, and the coming shift in the consciousness of man. Thank you so much for sending it to me. I will enjoy reading my obligations in such a well thought out document.
Arohanui"

Grandma (93)

"I stumbled on the link to your diary from the Chalky Digits site and ended up (on the spur of the moment) ordering your diary and also the cd of funky NZ music. I totally love both! The diary is the best diary in the entire universe and I intend to use it proudly and tell everyone how truly cool it is ;0)

Over the last few years I've tried to become more eco-friendly and conscious of the choices I make so I have really been enjoying reading through the diary. I also love to write poetry and capture the NZ environment on film. I was quite inspired by the various artworks in your diary and the CK Stead quote helped me with an idea I have for a documentary I start making in February. If I feel like I need a lift, I'll turn the page to a wonderful NZ photo and feel like I've escaped a little :0)

So anyway...
Love the diary."

Manja