Thomas Bywater

Auckland

Video Producer, Travel Writer and Digital Producer at New Zealand Herald

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Articles

20 Celeb’s Extravagant Expenses That Shocked The World

1 month ago | demilked.com | Thomas Bywater |Shanilou Perera

Having unlimited finances doesn’t necessarily acquit you of being a responsible citizen. Society will still hold you accountable for your actions, especially if it’s detrimental to the public at large.
AIKO INTRODUCES NEBULAR TO AUSTRALIA: THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE, ULTRA-LIGHT SOLAR PANEL FOR LOW-LOAD ROOFS

2 months ago | taiwannews.com.tw | Thomas Bywater

, /PRNewswire/ -- AIKO, a global leader in solar PV R&D, is bringing its revolutionary Nebular solar module to the Australian market to address one of the biggest challenges in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar—the weight limitations of many rooftops. For years, businesses with low-load bearing roofs have faced challenges adopting solar, often requiring costly structural reinforcements or being forced to install smaller, less efficient systems.
The islands and people putting the brakes on the rural exodus of Scottish youth

2 months ago | thenational.scot | Thomas Bywater

The empty, stone cleits belong to Scotland’s best-known “ghost town” of Hirta (Image: Getty) THE empty cliffs of St Kilda are a monument in black basalt. They’re as dramatic a landmark for boat trippers as they are a reminder of lost island communities. Croft houses abandoned for a less precarious existence, anywhere else. The empty, stone cleits belong to Scotland’s best-known “ghost town” of Hirta.
Thomas Bywater: Where did all the young people in Scotland go?

Mar 9, 2025 | thenational.scot | Thomas Bywater

LOCHABER no more. Sutherland no more. Young Scots heading abroad to find their fortune – or, at least, more fortune than at home – is a recurring theme. The fact Scotland is again experiencing a youth exodus might come as news to few. The population of Scots aged 18 to 30 has shrunk by 5% over the past decade. This is well ahead of the Office of National Statistics’ general trend for the UK, which is seeing young people pursuing opportunities elsewhere.
How Do You Get to Antarctica? The 5 Antarctic Gateways

Feb 4, 2025 | wigwam.earth | Thomas Bywater

So, how do you get to Antarctica? It’s not as simple as booking a flight. The continent has no permanent airport, and for much of the year, it’s a frozen, dark expanse, closer to outer space than you might think. If you’re set on “going South”, your journey will almost certainly begin in one of five key gateway cities. These cities, established long before we fully understood Antarctica, are vital due to their proximity, connections, and polar expertise.
New travel and tourism trends: The rise of cultural running retreats

Jan 29, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Thomas Bywater |writes Thomas Bywater

Cultural running retreats are increasingly popular. Photo / Alessio Soggetti on UnsplashIf you make one fitness resolution, it should be a cultural running retreat, writes Thomas BywaterIt’s January. That time of the year when gyms, parks and running tracks are filled with good intentions and an influx of new arrivals. Don’t be fooled. Like tinsel, Mariah Carey and miniature chocolates, it’s only a seasonal fixture. Most will be gone again this time next month.
Why cultural running retreats are 2025’s top travel fitness trend - NZ Herald

Jan 28, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Thomas Bywater

If you make one fitness resolution, it should be a cultural running retreat, writes Thomas Bywater It’s January. That time of the year when gyms, parks and...
Chinese climbers stuck on cliff over an hour by crowds

Dec 30, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Thomas Bywater

Home / Travel / Travel newsThis article was one of Herald Travel’s top stories of 2024. Forget Everest’s “traffic jam at the top of the world”. A bottleneck on a Chinese adventure attraction has been drawing crowds, and trapping them during a busy public holiday. Chinese climbers say they were stuck for over an hour on Yandang Mountain, following a fixed climbing route designed to give tourists a taste of high wall climbing.
Best hikes in New Zealand: Day hike and multi-day hike routes

Dec 5, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Thomas Bywater

New Zealand is well known for its incredible nature - and there is never a bad time to get amongst it, writes Thomas Bywater. I spoke with a journalist from New York who had flown in to walk the Paparoa Track. What impressed him most was the scale of the project. There simply wasn’t another country he’d visited that took so much pride in making its outdoors accessible. Twenty-five years in the making, this 56km memorial hike was the toast of international tourism.
AIKO Showcases its High-Efficiency N-type ABC Modules at All Energy Australia

Oct 30, 2024 | manilatimes.net | Thomas Bywater

, /PRNewswire/ -- AIKO made an impactful debut at Melbourne's premier energy event, All Energy Australia, which kicked off on October 23, 2024, in Melbourne. The company showcased its comprehensive range of high-efficiency N-type ABC modules, including the latest N-type ABC INFINITE technology and the Neostar Series 475W modules. These products garnered considerable attention from international visitors and customers, highlighting AIKO's commitment to pioneering energy-efficient solutions.