We’ve all been there. You hear a song playing on the radio and it takes you ...
Our People, Our Country
Opinion: School level education in New Zealand – in dire need of a “re-set”
This article is concerned with primary through to secondary school education, which is largely the period ...
Opinion: More funding for core public services – but are we just rearranging the chairs on the deck of the Titanic?
The 18 May budget from the Government will provide significantly more funding for core public services ...
Phased-In Retirement
Once you are in the second half of your career, the prospect of retirement becomes one ...
16 lessons from 12 years working with the 50+ demographic
In very late 2004, a friend & I decided to offer a free community-based website for ...
Rangitikei township “Bulls” has got tourism and marketing firmly by its horns
With it’s attention-grabbing signage and life-size bulls, you just have to stop to see what all ...
Frugal pets
New Zealand is a nation of pet lovers, with 64% of households owning at least one ...
Parenting: When to use your stern face
A stern face and voice does have a place in good parenting, but it is a ...
Four dreamy winter breaks in NZ
With snow-capped mountains, clear blue skies and daily dustings of fresh powder, New Zealand is one ...
Captain Cook’s Pioneer Cottage in Marton, Rangitikei
I had the pleasure recently of viewing Captain Cook’s Pioneer Cottage in Marton, Rangitikei. It’s a ...