Resilience in devastation

No doubt many of you, like me, have seen the harrowing images on the television news, or on various social media platforms, of widepread wildfires which have devastated areas of California, north of Los Angeles….

The attention of many of us undoubtedly has been drawn to the turmoil and conflict in the Middle East in recent times. Finger pointing and recriminations are rife in the accompanying rhetoric of words. The…

I have just returned from Cambridge after helping that town’s pipe band play at the monthly Lions’ Club Trash and Treasure Market. The event was well supported by both stall holders hopeful for good support…

Undoubtedly many readers will have read in local media, or heard through word of mouth, of a time consuming yet productive project detailing the history of various buildings and businesses in Te Awamutu’s central business…

The negotiations have finished, some give and take done, some appointments made; and now we have a three party government to lead us maybe for the three years. Promises have been offered by each composite…