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From the 1997 Archives. A contemplation of resistance to change.

21 years ago, we were in Greece, holidaying with our new son for the first time. Great memories, fabulous times. Jack did, however, look...

Shame on you, National!

Isn't it wonderful? National announced that there is a $3.7 billion surplus ($2.1 Billion more than expected!) just close to election...

Modelling Agency Scam

Updated - Mon 4 & 8 September 2017 - see bottom of blog for latest I am very empathetic. I pride myself on being able to put myself in...

Politics and our Media

With the recent change of leadership of the Labour Party, NZ media have once again shone in their abject failure to rise to the occasion...

World Masters Games 2017 - Opening Ceremony

The press around the World Masters Games has made a great deal of the fact that it is the world's largest multi-sport event. Larger than...

Weight Lifting - One Hundred Days - 012

WEIGHTLINE 012: 91Kg Body image. We are all sensitive to it, but are we all trying to fit into a stereotypical mould, are we trying to...

This Is Me - Lisa Schady

Lisa is a free spirit, with caring embedded in her bones, concepts beyond her years & ideas well above her current status. A new graduate...

Should I be a cultural legend expert to enjoy dance?

I saw a performance by the Atamira Dance Company last night. Entitled 'Manaia', it was three separate pieces, all bearing a relationship...

Auckland's Blue Bins Fiasco

Really?!? We are told we can keep hold of our old recycling bins to use for the Council's new 'paid for' rubbish collection service....