During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home.During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home. During the painting phase I noticed that a few of the windows had become s
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Talk to Me
This week I've decided to share a few easy and quick ways you can stimulate conversation with a teen even during a busy day!
Ageing in Place the Abeyfield Way
Bruce Kaye is an active supporter of Abbeyfield, which provides living accommodations for older people who want affordability, security, companionship and independent living
Allan Dick – Peter Bethune: Saving the Whales While We Do Nothing
I can't believe what I heard on Kerre Woodham's radio show last night. Caller after caller, as well as the host herself, all putting the verbal boot into Peter Bethune, the New Zealand anti-whaling protester.
Kate the Dog Who Thought She Was Human
On a Saturday afternoon, a little over 11 years ago I was at a loose end and visited Victoria Park Market in Auckland. My life had changed.
Something nobody wants to talk about
Because I am going to be a regular face on the GrownUps website, I have been ...
Helping Your Grandchild or Teen write a CV
This article isn't so much for the young person in your life; it's for you, because as an acting influence in their life, you have the power to help them get their CV right the first time, if you bring it to their attention.
Barbecue Balance
Whether yours is by the beach or in the backyard, state of the art or run of the mill, fuelled by gas, charcoal or driftwood there is something wonderful about cooking on a barbecue.
Super foods: tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the richest sources of lycopene, the potent age-defying antioxidant that gives fruit and vegetables their red colour.
Baked Beans, Nature’s Superfood
New Zealanders munch their way through an average of 2.6 kilograms of baked beans per head each year but few would realise the true nutritional benefits of this 'super food'.





