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Young Cantabrians must be encouraged to ask for help

by Kip Brook - February 16, 2016February 18, 2016 1791

Young Cantabrians - article by Make Lemonade NZ, positive New Zealand news

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

Squash perfect answer for health and fitness – guaranteed

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by Janelle Blythe - February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 2182

After more than 20 surgical procedures on my abdomen over as many years I’ve struggled to find a physical workout that provides true strength and cardio benefits combined. A year ago I was introduced to squash and now I am experiencing the best workouts of my life. Here are the benefits: It’s

New Zealand ahead in battle to be the world’s best country

by Kip Brook - January 29, 2016February 3, 2016 1669

Christchurch - January 29, 2016 Kiwis may be divided over the flag, the growing cost of Auckland and the Christchurch rebuild but New Zealand is still the front runner in the vote over which is the best country in the world. Make Lemonade staff say. More than 20,000 people have already voted

From Goodnight Kiwi to goodbye TV

by Janelle Blythe - January 27, 2016February 12, 2016 2450

Goodnight Kiwi, goodbye TV - article by Make Lemonade NZ

By Make Lemonade staff editor Janelle Blythe Technology has advanced a lot since Goodnight Kiwi and his nameless cat used to appear devotedly every evening to inform us all that it’s time to turn off those screens and head to bed. These days most of us are lucky to get a

Popular 2015 Christmas toys similar to previous generation gifts

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by Kip Brook - December 7, 2015 2788

Christmas toys - article by Make Lemonade NZ

With just days to go before the big day, Make Lemonade staff have done some research on what are some of the most popular Christmas toy presents this year. We found the top kids’ toys includes Frozen, Thunderbirds, and a Tumbling Stuart toy inspired by blockbuster movie Minions. We believe most

Richie added to the world famous November 19 list

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by Kip Brook - November 20, 2015December 7, 2015 1823

Richie McCaw - sketched by Make Lemonade NZ

Make Lemonade staff believe nearly everyone in New Zealand will remember November 19 as the day double World Cup winning All Blacks rugby captain Richie McCaw retired to enjoy Christchurch Helicopters and other activities – that are now his own business. It’s a day in history that has a lot of

Stand up, or sit down, for World Toilet Day

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by Kip Brook - November 18, 2015November 20, 2015 1591

Everybody needs a toilet – even the Queen goes to the toilet. We use them every day – at home, school, work, restaurants, shopping malls – yet we seldom talk about them. The silence around the issue of toilets and sanitation has deadly consequences. Tomorrow, November 19, is World Toilet Day.

The world’s best garden scarecrows

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by Kip Brook - November 6, 2015November 17, 2015 3913

Make Lemonade staff were given the day off today after working long and extra hours during the Rugby World Cup. One staff member used the opportunity to resurrect her fantastic flower and vegetable garden from hungry birds. She had been worried birds were ravaging her new snow pea plants that were