The power of nourishment
When trained midwife Kat detected a sizeable lump in her pelvic region, she knew it was something to be concerned about and had it checked out immediately. Several tests and scans later, it was confirmed that she had metastatic melanoma, an aggressive type of skin cancer. This came as devastating news to Kat, […]
Empowerment through service
Twenty-five years ago Janet Messervy founded the first Z-Club at Avonside Girls High School (AGHS) to encourage leadership and organisational skills in young women through service to their community. On 15 October, when Zonta Z-Club celebrated its 25th birthday at Avonside Girls High School (AGHS) with Zonta’s Governor, Souella Cumming, affiliated Zonta […]
Making skin checks accessible
New Zealand currently has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Some skin cancers can be fatal; early detection and treatment is crucial to achieving the best cure rate. Leeann Marriott is only too aware of the importance of early detection and the vast difference it can make in outcomes; she […]
Orange chairs & big hearts
There was a time when we were able to tell ourselves that homelessness happened everywhere else in the world but here. But that was yesterday. Today, in 2019, there are 41,000 people experiencing homelessness in New Zealand. It’s a staggering statistic, but that tally is being challenged and dealt to on a daily […]
Born to Perform: Q&A with Ali Harper
Local award-winning talent Ali Harper has been wowing the crowds for years. We caught up with the lovely lady behind the microphone about being born to perform. When did a life of performance first beckon, Ali? Like many children, I was constantly role playing, always singing. I set up the ‘Fitzgerald Stationery Shop’ […]
A furry fun run
Calling all dog lovers, Sunday 22 September launches the inaugural off-road walking/running event ‘The 4 Paws Marathon’, a first for New Zealand and, according to event organiser and Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist, Dr John Molloy, a first for the world. John, who has run more than 80 marathons, loves running with his […]
Retirement Ready
If you ask a retired person for advice on how to have a good retirement, more often than not they’ll recommend you start planning well ahead to ensure a happy and stress-free retirement. So, keeping that word ‘plan’ in mind, the simplest place to start your research on retirement is online. Punch ‘planning […]
Kia Kaha Returns
It was to a warmly receptive audience at the Medbury Centre Auditorium that Clare Erasmus recently launched her fourth book in the Kia Kaha series, Kia Kaha Celebrates Chinese New Year. Kia Kaha is an endearing mouse who originally resided in the old Christchurch Cathedral. He becomes very traumatised by the earthquakes and […]
Divide and Conquer
While there’s much to be said for the uncluttered look of an open floor plan, equally there’s much to laud in the utilisation of permanent or semi-permanent partitions that create flexible, aesthetically pleasing new spaces while also adding light, privacy and noise alleviation. Whether you desire the clean-cut sophistication of a glassed partition […]
Honest Talk
New Zealand’s criminal justice system and art recently combined, with a goal of seeking transformative change. A multi-media exhibition which has been touring the South Island, Kōrero Pono featured the true stories of 16 New Zealanders who have been through New Zealand’s criminal justice system; their statements appearing alongside their portraits and photographs […]