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Dunkin’ Down Under

Day 515: February 26, 2026 – Auckland, New Zealand



There were no Dunkins in New Zealand when I lived there in the 1990s. So imagine my surprise and joy when Fiona told me there was one at a mall in Auckland! She indulged me in making two pilgrimages to my happy place.

12 responses to “Dunkin’ Down Under”
  1. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    But I see that they too use the shortened version and leave out Donuts. I was driving by somewhere last week and passed one that actually had the full name.

    1. Yeah, they officially changed their name to just Dunkin in 2019, but they haven’t rolled it out internationally yet.

  2. Debbie Wallace Avatar
    Debbie Wallace

    Ahhh the familiarity.
    Hey..have you found Java Rice Bird??? They have a beautiful song and mating dance.

    1. I have not! Adding to my list..

  3. Radha Tereska Buko Avatar
    Radha Tereska Buko

    yum – Basia do you still have your email address? Want to catch you up on family news

    1. Hi Tereska – I sent you an email.

  4. Jane Anne Davis Avatar
    Jane Anne Davis

    How many are headed back to the ship? 🍩🍩🍩

    1. Unfortunately, none. I wasn’t going back to the ship for a couple days, so they were gone long before that…

  5. You’re in your happy place

    1. This is definitely one of my happy places.

  6. New Zealand is clearly the place for you, with lots of friends and plenty of donuts.

    1. It is indeed!