There is a lot of talk going on about the high valuation of the New Zealand dollar against other international players. Blame the high interest rates for that. In turn, blame the stupid property investment market. There’s no end to the why of the matter. So let’s deal instead with what it gives us: cheaper imports. Books and music are expensive in New Zealand. With the proliferation of online shopping from overseas, plenty of options are available for finding cheaper items, including shipping and exchange costs. So, exhibit number 1 is the new Decomposure album, Vertical Lines A. The release date is coming up quickly, as soon as the sun rotates back that way, so hopefully I won’t be waiting too long for my order to get shipped.

Other things on my shopping list:

• Malajube – Le Compte complet
• Grand Theft Bus – Birth of Confusion
• Grand Theft Bus – Flies in the No Fly