With election fever this week not to mention a pretty hectic work week it’s almost too much excitement all round. I couldn’t resist sharing the excitement close to home though. The neighbours house is sprouting rapidly from the ground now. Yes, they... As Kiwis brace themselves to do their democratic duty this weekend (polling day is Saturday), it’s worth reflecting on two big issues that haven’t been discussed during the campaign. In other words the dogs that haven’t barked. First up is NZ’s... Photo by Callie Shellie, Time Magazine I don’t talk much about work – I mean paid work – on this blog. I did however want to mention that today I was running a workshop to help managers to become better coaches. It was the first time I’d offered this and the evaluations at the... Labour Day is the traditional planting weekend in New Zealand but this year it was a bit wet and mucky so today’s been the day that we’ve followed in the footsteps of Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Percy Thrower and dare I say it Geoff Hamilton. OK, I’m... 