Chris Neilson gets restless when he has nothing to do – which isn’t something he lets ...
Our People, Our Country
Opinion: genetic modification – time for a rethink?
The retiring Chief Scientific Adviser for the Government, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, has publicly raised the ...
Dellwyn Stuart: Are you #SuperWarm? Here’s what to do with your winter windfall
As temperatures dip all around New Zealand, I’ve been thinking about the many thousands of Kiwis ...
Importance of keeping & making friends once retired
Friendship plays an important role in our lives, no matter what age we are. Children invite ...
The 5 W questions – who, where, what, when, and why
Someone asked me; “why do you write?” I have no idea what the expression on my ...
Opinion: Transitioning to renewable energy – New Zealand and global implications
At political level at least – and with the glaring exception of Donald Trump’s America – ...
Internet dating part 2: Tips for communication and security
One of the reasons that many of us choose not to go down the internet dating ...
Opinion: Quality v quantity in new housing – can we have it both ways at once?
There has been much debate over providing new, affordable housing – by the politicians and in ...
Reflections on the Gluckman report – Meth contamination
The Gluckman report on the treatment of dwellings in which methamphetamine has been used – some ...
How to “Go Pro” in your kitchen
Do you whip up the best birthday cakes in the neighbourhood? Maybe your white chocolate raspberry ...