Interconnectedness Poem

In Auckland City, my eyes reflect the globe from my brother’s room Or maybe it’s the world map in my geography class We’ve returned from the Swedish clothing megastores empty-handed, ravenous She wants a Poke bowl, she says they remind…

Girl Guiding NZ

It is essential, especially in this day and age, that girls get the confidence and skills they need to live and thrive in the real world. At Girl Guiding units across the country and worldwide, girls learn essential skills ranging…

Coping With Change

Change is inescapable. It’s hard to imagine not going through multiple changes in your life, all the things that would stay the same and the things you would never get to do if things didn’t change. So why do I…

Ask Mandi

Dear Mandi – I get so frustrated with politicians and the older generation that just seems to be hoarding and trashing everything that is needed for future generations to survive.  I feel powerless. What can I do? – Signed, frustrated…