Have you ever experienced anything more irritating than a dripping tap! The constant sound of water dripping on a hard surface is arguably the sound that next to your loved one snoring is the most likely to drive you mad.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
2am the New Midnight
A common problem the average parent (or even grandparent involved in teens lives) is likely to come across is the timely issue of youth growing up too quickly.
Keeping Youth Safe Online
Many people out there are scared of the internet. They're scared of its power, but hey, if Superman hid his powers from the world, he wouldn't be able to help anyone at all!
Annoying Youth Habits in Your Workforce
Day in and day out, more and more youth are coming into the workforce. And no wonder - half the world's population is under 25 years old, and the new generation's work habits are following them into the workforce.
New Zealand Gardener’s Labour of Love
Muriel Fisher, North Shore local and one of the country's most well known and respected experts on New Zealand native plants shows no signs of slowing down - even at age 95.
Motivating Youth to… Do Something!
Print this article off and give to your dearest children, grandchildren, and youth you know who need a small push and perhaps motivation to make their dreams and goals a reality!...
Pumpkins
While the rest of New Zealand has been focused on government budgets and red ink, of late the staff at the Institute of Oily Rag Studies have turned to more humble matters: the pumpkin.
About the Retirement Villages Act 2003
The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (the Act) introduced new rights and protections for residents, and intending residents, of retirement villages.
Managing Bad Habits of Your Pre-Teen
Please pass onto parents!
Best-by or Use-by: That is the Question
In reality, while some households are extremely label-conscious, throwing food away before it even passes the deadline date, others are much more pragmatic and frugal. Such families will tend to use their common sense - only throwing out milk once there i