Mind & Emotions

WORDS: think before you speak... I think we ALL got taught that at primary school

Kris Kolff moved from the Netherlands to New Zealand with his parents when he was eight years old. Growing up in Lower Mouttere and having parents who modeled an active life style shaped his character before he left for his university years.

TIMING: we all know what it's like to be caught at a bad time, so suggesting to carry on the conversation in 2 minutes, 2 hours or 2 days may be the most acceptable thing to do in the situation.

Kindra Douglas is a bit of a vagabond. She grew up in a small New Zealand town at the bottom end of the Manukau Harbor area. She spent time on the beach, rode ponies and...

Listening is one of the most important and crucial parts of having a good relationship with anyone.

At the age of 17 Dennis Mapley left London to discover the world. After seeing posters at New Zealand house on the Strand he lied about his age and became one of the first "L10 pommies."

There aren't many beacons of hope for young people these days, which is why the World of Wearable Arts Show is so important.

Helen King’s banker parents shifted about New Zealand, living in one or another of the country’s ...

Jay Shapiro moved from Brooklyn, New York to New Zealand more than thirty years ago because he thought this country would provide opportunities for him to become more reflective and inner focused and that he has!

TAKE TURNS at talking. Give the other person room to convey their ideas, and you will get the same chance too.