Has New Zealand been voted the world’s best country yet again because we care for our country more than others do or just because, geographically, the country looks great, is isolated and not many people live here? According to a Telegraph Travel newspaper readers’ annual poll, New Zealand has once more
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General opinion pieces written by Make Lemonade personnel.
Forget flags – get into cool new Kiwi technology
Christchurch - March 29, 2016 If anyone is unsure about New Zealand’s identity - be it the fern flag or the current one with the Union Jack – listen to this Bloomberg Business clip: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-hello-world-new-zealand/ It talks about the indomitable Kiwi No.8 fencing wire spirit as being one of the most far
Be prepared for severe winter conditions
Exciting times in Christchurch
Christchurch - February 29, 2016 Earthquakes in Christchurch, they just keep coming. It’s hard to believe that the first big shake was almost five and a half years ago. The fatal February 22, 2011 earthquake that killed 185 people caused more than $45 billion of damage. Two strong shakes – one severe
Will the test at Hagley Oval be remembered for Baz’s efforts or an Aussie win?
Hang in there Cantabs – your resilience is not just a facade
By Make Lemonade Digital Media Specialist, Janelle Blythe Christchurch people have gained a reputation for resilience since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes but is this resilience just a facade ready to crumble during the next big shake? Cantabrians are generally very proud and humble people so of course they want to be
Young Cantabrians must be encouraged to ask for help
Christchurch, February 16, 2016 By Make Lemonade digital communications specialist Janelle Blythe Young Cantabrians have a range of services at hand to help them if they are suffering stress, anxiety or depression despite whatever mental health funding is available. Next Monday is the fifth anniversary of the fatal February 22, 2011 earthquake. Christchurch
