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About LivinginPeaceProject

Paul Murray is the founder of the LivinginPeace Project. www.livinginpeace.com Paul originally from Australia, but have been living in New Zealand for 24 years. Before that he was in Japan for a decade working as a journalist. He met his wife Sanae in Japan and they married in 2008.

LivinginPeace Project: Working Towards Sustainability

Posted on August 10, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

(From Accommodation Industry News http://www.accomnews.co.nz) Karamea Farm Baches and Rongo Backpackers & Gallery enjoy what is probably one of the   most isolated and peaceful settings of any accommodation facilities in New Zealand, with the location underpinning the owners’ philosophy and … Continue reading →

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The Green Thing

Posted on August 9, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

                      In the line at the supermarket, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The … Continue reading →

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The Rongolian Star Issue 8: June, 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

The Rongolian Star Issue No. 8 June 2011 Published by Royal Decree since 1878 Rongo Backpackers, Waverley Street, Karamea, Buller, South Island, New Zealand Telephone    00 64 3 7826 667 E-mail  rongo@actrix.co.nz Internet  www.rongobackpackers.com John Clarke: Honest Used Car Salesman…. … Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Spice up your Marriage….

Posted on June 28, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

   

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Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

Reuters–New Zealand (Special Correspondent Sir Ian Robert Albert Richardhead) The Rongolian Star Media Liaison Officer Tamarillo Feijoa has just released non-classified sections of Yumpy’s last journal entries on her ill-fated solo traverse of the Heaphy Track. Yumpy, a Kumara bred … Continue reading →

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Karamea Ministry of Red Tape: The Journey Begins

Posted on June 23, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

Karamea Ministry of Red Tape: Market Cross, Karamea Karamea Ministry of Red Tape is authorised by an Act of Parliament and the Royal Seal of Queen Elizabeth of England to receive Official Complaints. Opening Day April 1st 2011 Office Junior: Hello Sir! Welcome … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day for Jesus

Posted on June 22, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

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Off the Top of my Head: Musings on Morality

Posted on June 22, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

By Paul Murray New Zealand today is a rather pious place, but it was more so in the recent past. Apparently, up to around 1950 it was illegal for farmers to permit their animals to copulate in the public, so … Continue reading →

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The Rongolian Star: Issue: 7, May 2011

Posted on May 24, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

Nelson Creek or the Bush  (Absolutely Amazingly Tight Knit West Coast Community Part 2) (As recounted by Master Yarner Dan Vos) Act 2 Scene 1. Ngakawau Tavern Public Bar Saturday April 15th 2011 The appearance of small menacing fluffy white cloud … Continue reading →

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The Rongolian Star: Issue No. 6 May 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by LivinginPeaceProject

Mt Stormy  “Moo” the KarameaWonderDog Royally Recognised for Mountaineering Feat Please standby! Her Royal Majesty  Queen Elizabeth II is ready to make an auspicious announcement from Buckingham Palace. Pheeleep : Auspicious Liz?? Queen Liz : Shhhhh Petal! Ahhem!! To all … Continue reading →

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