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Climate change an economic issue; critical for the planet’s future

by Kip Brook - November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 247

Christchurch - The Lord Mayor of Darwin, Kon Vatskalis, says climate change is an economic issue and is critical to their city’s future. He says they need to act as it is critical to avoid irreparable damage to more than $1billion of community infrastructure including aquatic and recreation centres and the

Is New Zealand rugby’s condition asymptomatic?

by Kip Brook - November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 346

Christchurch - Without pontificating too much, there could be many reasons why New Zealand rugby’s customary success is waning if, in fact, it is. The pain of the first ever loss to Argentina in 44 years could be indicative of the whole structure and very fibre of the current set up,

Mooloolaba best spot in Oz for a winter’s break

by Kip Brook - September 17, 2019September 18, 2019 1458

Mooloolaba - Years ago, Kiwis flocked to flock to Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast for a winter’s break. It was about the easiest place to get to for a couple of warm weeks holiday. Well move over Surfer’s. Make way for the Sunshine Coast, and, more specifically, Mooloolaba, about two

The end of our innocence

by Kip Brook - March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 1748

Opinion editorial By Paul Kench, the Canterbury Police crime services manager (officer in charge, CIB) at time of February 22, 2011 earthquakes Christchurch - In retirement, I’m reluctant to join the social media world as a commenter, informed or otherwise, however for my own peace of mind I’ve decided to record some

Nothing and everything, spiritual India has it all

by Kip Brook - November 12, 2018November 14, 2018 1436

Delhi - India is nothing and everything; so much at times it leaves tourists utterly speechless. They say there is no present like the time and no time like the future. India is all about the here and the now for its 1.35 billion people. What is at dispute is some tourists

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

by Kip Brook - February 19, 2018 1500

Auckland - Spark Digital chief executive Jolie Hodson, who is speaking to the international Digital Nations summit in Auckland today, has painted a picture of dramatic tech changes in New Zealand over the next 12 years. Hodson's thoughts on what life will be like for Kiwis in 2030: New Zealand now has world-class

My Year with Helen – film

by Kip Brook - June 27, 2017July 11, 2017 2222

Christchurch - It’s great to see doco-maker Gaylene Preston make a film about Helen Clark. The film, My Year with Helen, will premiere at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on July 23 as part of the opening weekend of the NZ International Film Festival. There will be a second screening at the Civic on

The power of exercise for mental health

by Janelle Blythe - May 2, 2017May 11, 2017 2240

Article by Make Lemonade NZ - exercise for mental health

Exercise helps to relieve stress, improve sleep patterns, boost the mood, improve concentration and sharpen the memory. It is also widely recognised as an effective tool to relieve moderate depression and anxiety symptoms and prevent relapses. Taking a mindful approach to exercise by concentrating on each physical movement and breathing is