Life

We are deeply into December and you can either fight the masses and grump about the traffic, expense and hassle associated with Christmas or thaw your hearts a bit and embrace some of the fun and joy!

The new breath alcohol limits are in force and already publicans are noticing a drop in sales, as punters are uncertain about how many drinks they are allowed and still be able to safely and legally drive.

The Pork Board would have been delighted at the generosity of the serving, and the dishing of baby carrots must have represented close to 10 per cent of Ohakune's winter juvenile crop, though some of them looked too small to be parted from their mothers j

I wish you a Merry Christmas - but that's a tough ask for some people.

How many 'single purpose' items do you have in your home?

Isn't it strange we think as we get older we have life all planned out for our retirement.

Here's a sample of the latest tips we have received and some questions for the frugal community.

It's been too long since we have reminded readers abut the pleasures of local markets.

If you've got little kids then realise this: these are 'the good old days'.

Throughout our trip, I had carried a large book about New Zealand's landscape, art and culture to leave with them.