Articles contributed by Motueka people
English Teaching Trip to Yangon, Myanmar
[By Helen Rimmer: July 14, 2010]
First impressions are so important when entering another country and the Myanmar Government is working hard to make a good impression on visitors. Yangon airport is now smart and modern, with efficient conveyer belts and tiled floors. The NZ teaching team went through customs easily, carrying our 32 kg load of extra bibles. Full article, photos »
14 Top Tips to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals
[From the Family Service Centre: July 14, 2010]
A list of 14 tips and savings based on real experiences of clients of budget advice services. Full article »
The Flu season in upon us: know what to do
[Edited from several sources: June 14, 2010]
People often mistakenly say they have the flu when they actually have a common cold. Influenza (the "flu") is more serious than the common cold, and this article describes the main differences, as well as giving advice on how you deal with it. Full article »
Democratic Education - nurturing people and citizens
[By Joanna Santa Barbara: May 27, 2010]
Verena Gruner of Riverside has spent decades implementing the ideals of democratic education - education that is driven by curiosity and the need to know, in a community in which the learners participate on equal terms in decisions and rules. Full article »
Know your insurances - From the files of Budget Advice
[By Sjors Brouwer, Family Service Centre: April 30, 2010]
As a budget advisor I regularly come across people who are under insured and people who are over insured. Both of these situations can cost you lots of money. The under-insured are usually people without third party on their car. An interesting case of over-insured happened this month. Full article »
Appeal for help with Volunteer Programme in the Phillipines
[By Kate Erickson: April 25, 2010]
As well as currently teaching primary school kids technology in Motueka, I run an international volunteer organisation called Kids Worldwide, and am helping with the set up of a music, art and technology school in Davao, Southern Philippines, to offer out-of-school tuition to the children who are in the local orphanages in the area. Full article »
Winding Road to Wanaka: Russell and Rose Scott on Cavalcade
[By Sue Clark: March 17, 2010]
After three months of training which included trialling various saddles, saddlebags, breastplates and wet weather gear as well as doing many miles each day both on the beach and along forest tracks, 'take off' day 21st February finally arrived. Full article »
Some interesting trivia about Motueka
[By David Armstrong: February 11, 2010]
What is the actual population of Motueka? And what other words can you make out of the word 'Motueka'? Some answers are revealed by someone with too much time on his hands. Full article »
Haiti - a lesson about big cities and smaller communities like Motueka
[By David Armstrong: February 5, 2010]
The terrible humanitarian situation in Haiti following the big earthquake is saddening beyond measure. The disaster also offers some lessons and insights about modern living, and I'm going to discuss one - the downside of living in big cities, and why smaller towns like Motueka are more sustainable. Full article »
New life within a sustainable community - Why I moved to Motueka
[By David Armstrong: January 23, 2010]
I've lived for several decades in Christchurch but have now moved to Motueka. Apart from the obvious attractions of a milder and softer climate, a more vibrant, greener landscape, proximity to the sea, and the ability to walk or bike safely to most local destinations, plus the desire to pre-retire in a more laid-back setting, it was the philosophy of community that led my wife and me here. Full article »
