New Zealand butter is in hot demand amid a global shortage, that’s seen the price skyrocket ...
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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Rose of the Month November– Sweetspot® Calypso
This month we feature a rose from the new category of Decorator Roses which are available ...
Time bank – A secret weapon in disaster resilience
When the port town of Lyttleton was devastated by a series of earthquakes, time banking helped ...
Time banking – the time swap
One of our readers has recently brought to our attention the movement called Time Banking. There ...
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow – Lyn Potter reviews
It was a pleasure to be invited to a High Tea party recently to meet Jessica ...
Capturing & creating family memories
In an earlier lifetime, I used to be a photographer. Here’s a tip – if you ...
New Zealand book festival
Four years ago, a friend of mine who lives in Devonport, became despondent and then angry ...
Guy Fawkes pet safety checklist
Spare a thought for your pets this Guy Fawkes - they can be seriously distressed by the loud noises and bright flashes of fireworks.
7 Ways to improve bathroom safety for seniors
Whether from increased age or a sickness or ailment, the bathing process can become increasingly more ...
Going walkabout in Canada: Part Five
The Potters packed a sturdy pair of hiking shoes and a walking pole each and travelled ...