How to spend a Dunedin weekend with your university-aged kid
Not wanting to interfere with study, we still found time on Friday to visit picturesque St Clair. A short drive from the centre of town, in storm or sun, this beachside suburb is a delight. Theo told me of his regular surf trips along this coast, although it was dumpy that day so we lunched […]
Feeling betrayed by a family member? Here’s how to cope
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense: As social animals, we benefit from avoiding rejection. “To the extent that social rejection or exclusion is a threat to survival, feeling ‘hurt’ by these experiences may be an adaptive way to prevent them,” Eisenberger wrote. Perhaps your father-in-law had a reason that made sense to him, but […]
How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation – The Ex-Files
If you were contributing to KiwiSaver before the de facto relationship started, the simplest method is to take your KiwiSaver balance at the end of the relationship, subtract the balance from the start of the relationship and the difference is the amount attributable to the relationship. Alternatively, you can calculate the amount attributable to the […]
How to travel Switzerland without breaking the bank
This was easily our favourite spot. Adelboden is a town of just under 3400 people that looks as if it was plucked out of a fairytale, with wooden chalets, wildflower meadows, and mountain views everywhere you look. This is the Bernese Oberland, a subregion of the Swiss Alps ideal for travellers seeking fresh mountain air, […]
HOW TO REACH | Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu
RAIL : Nagapattinam is connected by rail to Chennai (Train No.16175), Thanjaur (Train No.76812), Tiruchirapalli (Train No.56714, 06852), Velankanni(Train No.76818), Ernakulam (Train No.16188), Bangalore(Train No.56514) and Mumbai (Sunday Only- Train No.11017). ROAD: Nagapattinam is connected directly from Thirunallar – 20 kms. (Towards West) Kumbakonam – 70 kms. (Towards West) Thanjavur – 90 kms., (Towards […]
Slow-cooking secrets: How to master flavourful meals with ease
First, a clarification. The terms “slow cooker” and “crockpot” are often used interchangeably. Technically, “Crockpot” is a brand name for one of the original slow cookers invented in the 1970s. These days, however, most slow cookers share the same essential design: a removable ceramic or porcelain insert housed in a metal casing with a heating […]
How to have your dream wedding without blowing the bank – The Prosperity Project
She says couples often do things in the wrong order by starting with the styling first. “You should start with your budget, then you should create your guest wish list, and then you should decide on the style of the day – and very much in that order. So, it’s your guest list that fundamentally […]
When is the federal election? A simple guide on how to vote, early voting centres near you and what the main parties are offering
Australians will head to the polls tomorrow to decide which party is most fit to lead the country. If you haven’t visited a polling booth yet, here’s everything you need to know in preparation for casting your vote. What electorate am I in? Where can I vote near me? Election essentials: Federal election live updates: […]
Early voting in the 2025 federal election is now open. Here’s how fill out your ballots
Early voting opens today, with less than a fortnight until election day on Saturday, May 3. Voting in the federal election involves more than just ticking a box, but it’s still a pretty easy process. Here’s how you do it. Federal election 2025: Follow all the campaign trail updates with our live blog. Catch the […]
How to use AI tools to simplify personal finance – Diana Clement
If you haven’t tried AI yet, visit one of those sites and type in a question [“prompt” in AI language] such as “What are some good questions to ask AI to improve my personal finances in New Zealand?” You’ll get a range of queries such as: What percentage of my income should I save? Should […]