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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.
Poem: An ode to a dunny
Do you ever wonder about the names given to places of privacy and repose; where person ...
Poem: Late in the season
When sixty winter seasons have danced across thy face and the field of your proud beauty ...
Poem: Supies rule
Have you ever thought about the role supermarkets play in your life? The time spent in ...
What to do when you’re not allowed to see your grandchildren
Loosing contact with your grandchildren can occur for many reasons. While sad for everyone concerned, it ...
Gladioli finished flowering? Here’s what to do next
Have your gladioli finished flowering yet? You might be wondering what you should do with them. ...
A change in the leadership of the National Party – opportunities and risks
OPINION: Bill English’s decision to stand down from the leadership of the National Party, and to ...
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 ...