WARNING: This is satire – if you are allergic to satire please switch eyes off now. Once upon time, in the Land of the Long White Cloud, a young woman worked hard campaigning for the rights of those less fortunate than herself, and earnt herself a place within the countries Governing Palace. She belonged to…
Brain Development – The importance of the First 3 Years – Part One
Part One: In the last few days I have participated in a workshop on Brain Development and the Implications for Education. Presented by a talented good friend of mine, it is a presentation I have heard a few times over the last 5 or so years. Each time I hear it – particularly the basic…
What Teachers Really Want…
One of the concerns I always have with Government Policy, is that most often, it is designed by those who don’t work in the profession, and oftentimes, it is driven by forces that are so far away from the current realities of a classroom and the day to…
The Devil is in the Details…
Let me begin by making it very clear that I support more money into the Vote Education budget, and on the surface of it, I like the idea of recognizing leadership and best practice, and I am an advocate of supporting those schools/teachers/principals who need…
My Favourite Kiwi Music – Most Definitely NOT a Definitive List!
Kia ora fellow kiwi music lovers!! This was hard – the more I think about the iconic, classic kiwi musicians and bands that have shaped who I am, and those that are emerging and will no doubt create future memories and shape the world we move into, the harder it became to narrow the…
Kumeu National Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival – Petrol Head Heaven!
WARNING: Screeds of pictures of very cool cars – it may be a pain to load, but if you are a fan of gorgeous car eye candy – its worth the wait!! Today we went and paid a visit to the 20th Annual National Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival. It was amazing. As far…
GMO Food Debate – to be Informed or Not…
I am relatively new to the GMO, Monsanto issue. For some reason, it has completely flown past my ‘must find out more and be informed’ radar. Like most, I’ve seen snippets of the debate and I’ve seen posts alluding to it on FB. I did however believe that it did not apply to NZ, and…
Bethell’s Beach and O’Neills Bay – Wildly Inspirational
“Like a nautical siren calling you forth, wild, remote and inhospitably beautiful” me, 2014 The West Coast of NZ is a stunning symphony of scenery. Wild, secluded, and surrounded by native bush rich in birdsong. These beautiful vistas can be found on both Islands. Bethells Beach and O’Neills Bay are two such stunning destinations…
Tawharanui Regional Park
The Lagoon as you enter the Regional Park Tawharanui – loosely translated to ‘abundant resources’, is a stunning area North of Auckland, just around the corner from Matakana. A short drive from Auckland, around an hour or so, will see you in one of the most stunning best kept secrets of wider Auckland, and what…
How Candy Crush Saga Imitates addiction
We’ve got a good friend staying with us at the moment. At one point, the conversation turned to discussing Candy Crush Saga. Anybody who is an avid (or even not…