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Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Alone but Not Adrift: Finding Purpose in Solitude
Many people reach retirement only to realise how much of their purpose was tied to other people. But this stage of life isn’t a pause, it’s a new shape.
Morning Tea Muffins
Muffins make an excellent morning tea or a quick snack. These more-ish muffins are packed with flavour, fibre and are an absolute doddle to put together.
How to Support Your Elderly Parent at GP Appointments
We bring you tips and suggestions on how to recognise when your parent may require your support when visiting their GP, and how you can facilitate this.
Winter Diagnostics – be your own garden doctor!
We take a look at some of the more common problems affecting two mainstays of the winter garden: carrots and parsnips, and diagnose possible causes.
Keep Growing: How to Build a Lifelong Learning Habit
Whether it’s picking up a new skill, exploring a personal interest, or simply staying curious, lifelong learning is one of the most empowering habits you can build—at any age
Why the Hurunui Garden Festival Should Be on Your Spring Calendar
The Hurunui Garden Festival A Celebration of Colour, Craft and Canterbury Charm For keen gardeners and ...
Healing Chicken Soup
What I love about this recipe is it uses up your food scraps and makes a delicious wholesome meal at the same time.
Move-over Mindset! Tips for helping friends and family change rigid thinking
Negative mindsets can be maddening, but never more so than when they adversely impact your relationship with a friend or family member.
Back in the Market: How Over-50s Can Overcome Hiring Hurdles
While their wealth of experience is invaluable, over-50s often find landing a new role comes with unique challenges.





