Lonely Jandal

16/08/2023

From the creator of Lonely Jandal: An unexplained death. A chilling conspiracy. A daughter's search for answers. Looking for a gripping read, an excuse to support an emerging NZ author – or a novel solution for a Father’s Day gift? Check out my latest book, Finding Fabi at https://www.geoffreyrobert.com/ Or if you prefer your promos served up with moving pictures and dramatic music, watch the trailer.

30/03/2022

Lonely Jandal ceased publication on March 20, 2022. Thanks to everyone who supported the venture. I enjoyed providing the updates from home, and helping Kiwis in many countries stay connected with Aotearoa through these difficult times. Regards, Geoff.

06/03/2022

Kiwi wine’s remarkable success story; hugs, tears and marmite; smoke and chaos; a Godzone gut-buster; a new quiz to test your NZ cred and much more in the latest edition of Lonely Jandal. Check it out (and trial it for free until May) at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/march-6/

20/02/2022

A Kiwi film maker flying high, an occupation of Parliament grounds, the harvest from hell, nasty energy suckers, competition for pineapple lumps, a new quiz to test your Kiwi cred, and much more in the latest issue of Lonely Jandal. Check it out (and trial it for free until May) at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/

06/02/2022

Happy Waitangi Day! The latest edition of Lonely Jandal features a new quiz to test your Kiwi cred, a celebration of New Zealand kai and much more. Check out the newsletter helping you stay connected with Aotearoa at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/february-6/

15/01/2022

An audacious Kiwi rocketman, a call for a Ministry for Expatriates, Mount Maulers, protein-rich huhu grubs, destructive Aussie interlopers and much more in the latest edition of Lonely Jandal, the newsletter for Kiwis offshore. Check it out (and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox for free until March) at: https://www.lonelyjandal.com/

08/01/2022

Talk about an overwhelming response! Over the last week New Zealanders living in more than 40 countries have signed up to get Lonely Jandal’s twice-monthly e-newsletter (free until the end of March). Thanks heaps for your interest and support. Ngā mihi, Geoff. https://www.lonelyjandal.com/

02/01/2022

New Zealand food exports could eclipse the $50 billion mark for the first time this year. Where's it all going? Read more at: https://www.lonelyjandal.com/january-2/

19/12/2021

Plans to gradually re-open New Zealand to the world have exposed deep divisions between Kiwis inside and outside the country. Read more here: https://www.lonelyjandal.com/december-19/

19/12/2021

Plans to gradually re-open New Zealand to the world have exposed deep divisions between Kiwis inside and outside the country. Read more at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/december-19/

05/12/2021

A shooting in Auckland left one man dead, three policemen wounded, and reignited the debate on arming the NZ police. Take a closer look at: https://www.lonelyjandal.com/december-5/

24/11/2021

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has just announced the next steps in opening New Zealand to the world. Read the media release:

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards, as the Government removes the requirement for MIQ for most travellers, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today.

21/11/2021

New Zealanders returning home after years overseas have been astounded by the resurgence of te reo Māori in mainstream life. Take a closer look at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/

07/11/2021

New Zealanders fixated on daily updates of the number of Covid infections have a new figure to focus on: 90. Take a closer look at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/traffic-light-system/

30/10/2021

Climate change looks set to unleash waves of weird and wonderful pests to threaten New Zealand's ecosystems and way of life. Take a closer look at https://www.lonelyjandal.com/october-17/