This week’s small pleasures #357

The weekend news here in New Zealand was dominated by the results of the general election, resulting in a change … More

This week’s small pleasures #325

What with one thing and another, the week was one of highs and lows: hearing from friends I hadn’t heard … More

No doubt many of you will have seen pictures of the dreadful flooding up north in Auckland. There are red … More

I recently got hold of a copy of Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage, a wonderful eclectic mix of recipes inspired by … More

Each day I write down three good things that have happened that day. It could be sunshine when sunshine was … More

It is Monday evening again here in Aotearoa, and time for this week’s small pleasures and a time to reflect … More

The protesters outside Parliament have now been there for two weeks and show no sign of moving. Their behaviour is … More

It has truly been a lovely week. I’m on holiday until next Monday, which is small pleasure in itself. I’m … More

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would in fact be sipping some sparkling water with lime … More

Another week, another rise in Covid cases, but also a rise in those getting vaccinated, which at least is a … More