Fiona Shepherd MA (Dist), PG DipArts (Dist), BSc, Dip Tchng

I have 4 adult children and 1 grandchild, so far. 🤞 My grandchildren will call me Noni (my childhood nickname)

I live on a 9 hectare block of land at Queensberry with 2 dogs, 2 cats, 5 alpacas, hens, a beehive, and the best greenhouse 🐕 🐈 🦙 🐝 🥒🫑🥦🍅🌶️. We have incredible views in every direction.

I love gin 🍸🍹. My gin collection is very extensive, mostly NZ 🇳🇿 gins. We have a geodesic dome affectionately called @thegindome, with a good following on Instagram. I’m a “ginfluencer” 🤣

I enjoy travelling, but don’t like flying 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️I didn’t travel when I was younger so I still have a very long bucket list including wanting to see the Gorillas 🦍 in Africa, visit the Galapagos Islands 🐢 and watch the Northern Lights ✨ .

I have been knitting 🧶 since I was about 7 years old. I find knitting a great way to relax, and love how the process creates long-lasting pieces for others to enjoy. Knitting is the perfect combination of craft and maths, a wonderful synergy.

I have a slight obsession with hearts 💜💜💜. My house is full of heart-shaped stuff, and I have 3 heart-based tattoos which I only got in the last few years. I’m attracted to the symmetry of hearts.