Family

As parents and grandparents, it is our job to teach our little darlings the ways of the world.

Tragically every year, families across New Zealand lose loved ones to drowning in pools, lakes rivers and the ocean.

The older your children become, the more time you may find yourself on taxi duty,

Ah summer. The perfect time to pack the car, cancel the paper, ask the neighbours to collect the mail, book a bach, check the dog into a kennel, drive in lines of traffic for hours, cook for large groups in small unfamiliar kitchens and then race home in

I don't know what it's looking like where you live but I've just scanned through the weather forecast and it predicts lousy weather right up until Christmas.

We are deeply into December and you can either fight the masses and grump about the traffic, expense and hassle associated with Christmas or thaw your hearts a bit and embrace some of the fun and joy!

The new breath alcohol limits are in force and already publicans are noticing a drop in sales, as punters are uncertain about how many drinks they are allowed and still be able to safely and legally drive.

I wish you a Merry Christmas - but that's a tough ask for some people.

If you've got little kids then realise this: these are 'the good old days'.

A POEM THAT SOME CAN RELATE TO