A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree
Kingi Ihaka was born at Te Kao, Northland, in 1921. His great-grandfather, Paraone Ngaruhe, signed the Treaty of Waitangi. Kingi’s father was a prominent Anglican, a qualified interpreter, and a friend of
Minding your own Small Business
I’m discovering here in New Zealand that Small Business owners don’t back themselves enough when it comes to deciding and knowing what’s in their best
Cui Bono
My previous blog ended with alliances being formed. “This political, legislative and fiscal background allowed a Council decision without resort to a referendum. With respect to community water fluoridation in New Zealand, Hastings represented the primary interface between
Parkdale Olives
Parkdale Olives is the small business of Central Hawke’s Bay husband & wife team Chris & Jan Parker. Theirs is a premium quality Olive Oil product grown here in Central Hawke’s Bay. Blended from Tuscan cultivars mainly Leccino and Frantoio to produce a
Consensus As scarce as Hen’s Teeth
“Analyses of events or data can result in differing interpretations depending on the perspectives and bias of those involved. Moreover, the long evolution of community water fluoridation has its beginnings anchored in the duality of




