Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, My husband and I were privileged to see Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) celebrations in full swing at the Fat Camel in Whangārei recently. It’s a time for feasting, prayer, and celebrations. It was lovely...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa tēnei Hepetema / Warm greetings to you all this September, (Te Ao Hurihuri) Our ever changing world is even more changeable with Covid-19. You will have seen, if you’re on Facebook, the many theories and opinions about how this virus...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa tēnei Matariki / Warm greetings to you all this Matariki, Matariki is such an important part of the Māori calendar and there are so many great online resources to help understand and enjoy it’s meaning. Click the button below to read...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa /Warm greetings to you all, Where’s your silver lining in the Covid 19 cloud? Here’s a link to an exercise you might want to do with your whānau (family), tamariki (children) or mokopuna (grandchildren) or do it yourself as a...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa /Warm greetings to you all, Routines have been disrupted, schedules cancelled and many have experienced the frustration of working or learning online for the first time. Change is renown for not being easy, but I sincerely hope you...

Kia ora koutou katoa It's been a less than usual month...to put it mildly. During my calls to caregivers I’ve heard stories of resilience and resourcefulness. I’ve also heard a lot about your relationships being enhanced and strengthened through time spent in your...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all You’ll be reading this newsletter from the comfort of your home as all of Aotearoa unite to eradicate COVID-19. Kia kaha, be strong! I know it can be challenging not being able to use those things around us...