Tonight the NZ clocks go forward an hour to summer time. This is a symbolic moment much wanted by those who are starting to experience SAD. Apart from the physiological and psychological effects, there are some practical issues that readers should take into... It’s appropriate as I start work at the Ministry of Social Development that I share with you New Zealand’s defining moment rated number three from their top 20 list.NZ has an international reputation for progressive social policy – the Social Security Act of... There are some people who call themselves my friends who are waiting for me to fall from grace and abandon my vocation to become a full time domestic executive. To reassure them and myself that I am still on track this is a weekly countdown towards that marvellous... Here is a picture of our treasure close to home (taken from the front door step). It’s not quite the Red Lion Pub which was about the same distance from Holly House but serves a similar purpose. Instead of beer we can get wonderful wine, brunches and other... I’ve just finished the first day on my new job and I’ve been overcome with all the information swimming in my head. You forget how exhausting it is to be the new person and not knowing simple stuff can be debilitatingLuckily the morning tea ritual saved... 