OPINION: Bill English’s decision to stand down from the leadership of the National Party, and to ...
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Why are your chicken eggs not perfect?
Chickens can be wonderfully rewarding pets, especially when they provide you with tasty, organic eggs. But ...
Apartment living for oldies
I am retired. My wife and I live in an apartment in downtown Auckland. No, it’s ...
The downsides of competition – is Fletcher Building an example?
Opinion: Fletcher Building is one of our largest companies and its failure would be a significant ...
Rose of the month – Kiss the Bride
February is of course the month of Valentine’s Day (14th in case anyone has forgotten) and ...
What do you think of Pantone’s Colour of the Year?
When it comes to interior design and home decorating, Pantone’s colour of the year is going ...
Planning ahead for winter vegies
Are you ready to start planning your winter vegeatable garden? Here are three vegetables you can ...
Lyn Potter reviews – Big Pacific
We are a Pacific nation and the Pacific Ocean surrounds us. We swim in it, fish ...
Ted ed – Got seeds? Just add bleach, acid and sandpape
For a seed to start growing, its embryo must emerge from its hard coat. In nature ...
How to retire
Most people look forward to this phase in their life with certain expectations and some lucky ones actually manage to see these expectations become realities.