Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

It’s an ill wind…

I don’t mind a bit of wind. Never have. When it’s blowing a gale I’ll quite happily put on a good raincoat and hat and stride out into it with the dogs for a walk. It’s fun and refreshing and does a good job of reminding you of the power of nature.

As a child I spent many hours with my dad in our boat in all weathers, fishing. Because that’s what you do in the country.

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