There is frequently a real misunderstanding about what retirement is and what it is not. Many ...
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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.
View those empty spaces in your home differently
There are 27,000 people across New Zealand searching for storage space online on a monthly basis. ...
Theatrical mysteries of the past
I’m about to start writing my next novel – it will be a sequel (of sorts) ...
7 favourite Christmas baked treats
The sound of sleigh bells is in the air, and that means it’s time to start ...
Delightful donkeys – are they the animal companion for you?
Big fluffy ears and gangly legs, soft snub noses and wide brown eyes; baby donkeys must ...
The long green grass of home
A few days ago I read two news items that really lifted my spirits. The first ...
My special place in Europe – Northern Italy and Tuscany
I suspect that most people who have travelled a lot have their favourite overseas places. Places ...
Fleur’s Place – a must-do dining destination
Don’t be surprised if the name rings a bell, even if you’ve never been there. Moeraki’s ...
New technologies & products – breaking the mass market barrier
There is a well-known introduction curve for new technologies and products. Basically, customers or users of ...
6 reasons to become a (fur baby) foster parent
Whether you don’t want to commit to 10+ years of ‘parenthood’ or simply can’t face the ...