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Well the shopkeepers of Takaka certainly had a good day yesterday. the torrential rain meant that everybody and their dog hit the small high street, never could the organic coffee shops, the hospice charity shop, or the arty gift shops have had such through input. Before leaving today we did cycle to the Pu Pu springs, a magnificent river with small lake into which bubble gallons of pristine clear water from underground sources hence the springs. We have now hit Nelson and have 2 nights here. The surrounding area was famous for apple orchards and large quantities do still get exported from the nelson wharf, we are staying in the old customs house, from the window I can see containers waiting to be loaded onto ships. Whist having a cup of tea on the steps backing onto the perimeter fence an official came up to check the ant traps- making sure no stowaways are creeping through. NZ takes its bio security very very seriously.