In Passion: Living, Feasting and Writing deep in the Marlborough Sounds Marion Day tells how she ...
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The changing face of our world
When we wished each other a Happy New Year, we did more than say goodbye to ...
The benefits of doing nothing
Whether we are working or retired most of the advice we read about in columns like this, talks about finding ways to manage our busy lives, set goals, have some balance, set priorities and plan.
Decorating the Christmas tree
Our three lovely granddaughters came over to decorate the Christmas tree this week. By the time ...
Climate change – shifting the focus from mitigation to adaptation.
World-wide action on climate change has focused on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This approach ...
All wise people are old, but not all old people are wise
In the developed world we are at a stage where it will be possible, for the first time in history, to have a greater balance of wisdom.
Spring Balance
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina It’s September and ...
13 genius ways to reuse old coffee grinds
Coffee the soul-warming beverage, the elixir of life and also the producer of used coffee grinds. ...
Kiwi -As Toilets (Where to go when you need to go in New Zealand)
Kiwi -As Toilets (Where to go when you need to go in New Zealand) is a ...
Adding herbs and spices to basic meals
Adding a pinch of spice and a sprinkle of herbs can make a drab meal fab ...