I am a Goat in Chinese Astrology. Apparently this year of the Fire Horse is an opportunity for me to dissolve and clear parts of myself that are not serving my higher purpose. It makes so much sense! #yearofthefirehorse
It’s now 27 years since I was made redundant and given a few grand. I decided that if I was careful, I could live off the money for 6 months trying to become a comedian before I had to get another job. I was 37. Worth a punt.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Nigel Latta’s passing. Like so many Kiwis, Amanda and I read his books on parenting when our kids were younger.
He had a remarkable ability to connect with people through his writing and broadcasting with empathy, humour, and insight.
Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew and loved him.
New Zealand’s mental health wards breach Te Tiriti o Waitangi in several ways. Māori are denied true partnership in governance, their autonomy and tikanga are overridden by compulsory treatment, and they face poorer outcomes than others