As a statistician, I’ve spent countless hours poring over spreadsheets and creating complex algorithms to make sense of the world around me. Yet, nothing could prepare me for the challenge
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David Sims has spent over 25 years editing and writing everything from white papers to blogs. He was educated at Virginia Commonwealth University and got his Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton University. Even then, he was already focused on content creation and research writing.
His main stamping ground today is long-form writing. His mastery of the narrative structure that best agrees with longer content has led to him being published on myriad sites and publications. When he offered his abilities to us as a local reviewer, we immediately said yes. Today, his experience makes him one of our top men on the ground, thanks to his analytical mindset and verve for exploring New Zealand with fellow Kiwis.
The Top 5 Pizzas in Auckland Better than Your Ex (and Less Messy!)
Have you ever taken a crack at making pizza at home? You know, YouTube tutorials make it look so easy. I convinced myself that I could whip up a delicious
The 5 Best Event Planners in Auckland – Ranked by Event Fiasco Survivors!
Nothing really makes you question your life choices more than setting up the perfect event. And so to save ourselves from any mishaps at the next few milestones in our
The 5 Best Event Planners in Christchurch That Won’t Leave You in Tears
Apart from that dreaded college entrance test, the most difficult thing I ever had to do was plan a party. If you think bringing a team of caterers, florists, and
Our 5 Picks for the Best Assisted Living in New Zealand After Dozens of Centre Tours
When my aunt turned 75, she decided it was time to trade her sprawling garden for a more manageable plot of petunias and the occasional gin-fueled bingo night. So, she
The Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in Auckland for Indulging in Cravings
Nothing is more disappointing than craving delicious ice cream and getting a bland, artificial-tasting glob of sadness instead. As a guy who’s made a hobby out of hunting down the
The 4 Best Go Kart Tracks in Rotorua (That Aren’t Overhyped)
My friends still tease me about “The Great Spinout of 2019.” I boasted about my supposed karting prowess despite having not driven a kart since high school only to end
The 7 Best Holiday Parks in Rotorua: They Tricked Me into Relaxing for Once!
I never seem to relax during vacations. Even when my family booked a trip to Rotorua for the holidays, relaxing was the only thing on my schedule. Still, life had
The 6 Best Suitcases in New Zealand
Flying off for your week-long vacation or catching that business expo to meet new clients? You will need the best suitcases in New Zealand — which, luckily for you, we’ve
The Top 12 Hot Pools in South Island, NZ (Based on Experience!)
The first time I went to a hot pool, I thought it was hotter than a habanero in a heat wave. But as the initial shock wore off, I discovered