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Recent Articles

In the Kitchen

Feijoa and Coconut Cake

Its feijoa time again.  My tree is overloaded, I’m picking... more

In the Garden

Roses – organic control of black spot and powdery mildew

Baking soda is a godsend in the kitchen and laundry but is less... more

About Children

Children and Science – Baking soda and vinegar volcano

I was going to stay with my daughter and grandchildren recently... more

Around the House

Shoe polish

As an alternative to coloured shoe polish where you need a different... more

Money Matters

How to Plan your Investment Portfolio

Whether you have a small KiwiSaver balance or a huge fortune,... more

At Work

Career coaching advice

Whether you have recently lost your job, want to change your... more

Recent Articles

• Roses – organic control of black spot and powdery mildew
• Feijoa and Coconut Cake
• How to Plan your Investment Portfolio
• KiwiSaver Checkup
• Mighty River Greed
• Shoe polish
• Start Saving with Two Simple Steps
• Seven Cures for a Lean Purse
• Find your Personal Financial Flow
• Managing your Student Loan
• Christmas Leftovers – debt management
• Magic potion summer drink

Aunt Daisy

Some of the recipe techniques we have included in the kitchen are from Aunt Daisy Recipes - A New Zealand radio icon in the mid 20th Century.

Her radio programs are legendary. You can hear an excerpt here

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