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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.
Video: The awesomeness of failure: Dai Henwood at TEDx
Dai is one of New Zealand’s best known and loved comedians. Born and raised in Wellington, ...
Create a safe & stunning garden for your ageing loved ones to visit
In New Zealand, 43 percent of people love gardening – and it’s no surprise why. Gardening has been found ...
Attachment
I’ve been reading up on ‘Attachment’ theory for a new parenting course I am helping to ...
Unique ways to spoil your grandkids this Christmas
Has your daughter in law made the dreaded “no plastic toys” request? Maybe your grandkids just ...
A cautionary tale – computer scams and the disaster they can cause
OPINION: Computer scams are a fact of life these days and the scammers seem to be ...
Homemade elderflower cordial
The elderflower is known for its delicate, almost floral vanilla taste and the leaves and flowers ...
Money wise measures
Let’s be honest with ourselves, are you making life harder for yourself due to poor financial ...
Christmas tarts or pies with brandy cream
Mince pies and are a Christmas classic, if the traditional pie is not to your taste, ...
Expectations – the source of hope and the seed of discontent
OPINION: Expectations are the spice of life. As the saying goes (paraphrasing a bit) it is ...