Well, I have finally moved and the dogs and I are settling in. It has been raining non-stop since I moved so been a bit wet walking the dogs in the rain. What a great feeling it is to finally have my own place and space and not having to be mindful of living in...

Well, it has definitely been a very busy week. Before going to Samoa we farewelled Graham Howell on Saturday, he will be sorely missed. Going to Samoa with the Prime Minister was the trip of a lifetime, a real honour and privilege to be invited to be part of such an...

Mōrena A few days ago I received an unexpected windfall. One of my friends had had a death in her family and was helping to clear out her relative’s house. They came across her stash of embroidery threads, accumulated over the years, as the lady was a keen cross...

I have just finished taking the funeral service for Alison Ann Trotter Prof. Emerita ONZM. Ann’s last surviving sister is Judith Trotter their older brother was Sir Ron Trotter who some of you may remember. This was officially my first funeral service at St. Andrew’s...

(Some of these musings also appeared in Tea leaves and Coffee Grounds, our Wednesday Cuppa and Chat communication) Next week will be Jillene’s last week with us as she is leaving us. If you get an opportunity ring the office and wish her well before she goes. We wish...

Hooray, finally I have gone unconditional on the sale of my house in Auckland, and I have also gone unconditional on the offer of a house here in Wellington. Hopefully I will complete selling and buying in one hit, fingers crossed. So soon you won’t have to put up...