Neil Kilby

Neil Kirby came to New Zealand from the UK in 2005, by accident. And stayed. He lives in Otatara with his wife, three young children and five sheep. When he’s not changing nappies or pretending he knows how to use power tools in his workshop, he runs his own Marketing & Brand consultancy business, the curiously named Atticus Road
  • How do you like them apples?

    How do you like them apples?

    The orchards of Southland carry the fruity roots of the region. YOU CAN’T GROW FRUIT TREES IN SOUTHLAND. THAT’S THE CONVENTIONAL WISDOM. MOTHER NATURE WILL BITE, SWALLOWING THEM UP LONG BEFORE THEY ARE READY TO GIVE UP THEIR FRUIT TO PATIENT AND HUNGRY LANDOWNERS. THIS MIGHT BE TRUE OF VARIETIES LIKE GALA AND PACIFIC ROSE,…

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  • Electrifying driftwood

    Electrifying driftwood

    Walking the thin line of sanity in Papatowai at The Lost Gypsy Curios & Coffee. IT’S THE SMALL PLACES THAT HIDE THE UNEXPECTED. YOU DRIVE THROUGH AND WONDER, WHAT HAPPENS HERE? THE TRIP FROM INVERCARGILL TO PAPATOWAI TAKES ALMOST TWO HOURS, AND AS YOU HEAD THROUGH THE CATLINS TO THE SMALL COASTAL SETTLEMENT (FULL TIME…

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