Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, As my time as the Otago Regional Coordinator finishes and I am sorting out my office (its amazing what I have found!), it is an opportunity to reflect on my time, meeting and working with some amazing...
Otago News – November 2020
Kia ora koutou, This year continues to steam ahead and we’re now in November! The best thing is having longer days and warmer weather, most of the time If you are looking for fun things to do in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, I can recommend the dinosaur exhibition at the museum...
Otago News – October 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, I have just moved into a new office in Regus, which is on the first floor at the back of Harvest Court in George Street. I would love to see you if you are in town (there is a flash coffee machine!). Now...
Otago News – September 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Unfortunately, COVID-19 seems to be still dominating our lives, and we need to be aware of the effects of this continued stress on our tamariki (children) and ourselves. Please reach out to other...
Otago News – August 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Even though its winter time and we like to hibernate inside during these months, Matariki has been upon us. Every year there seems to be increased interest in Matariki. The star cluster Matariki (also...
Otago News – July 2020
Kia ora koutou, Ka whati haeri te rau harakeke i tona kotahi, ka whakatairanga taumaha aha, nga rau harakeke kite taura. One strand of flax is easily broken, but many strands woven into a rope can lift any weight.Rob Thomson Otago RC 03 470 1277 or 027 501 0005For me,...
Otago News – June 2020
Kia ora koutou, We continue to live in interesting times! For many of us, level 2 has been a time of transitioning back to more interaction with shops etc, and of course the big transition back to school routines, which can be positive and negative. We know that...
Otago News – May 2020
Kia ora koutou, I hope you and your bubble are well. I have never used the word “bubble” so much as over the last six weeks! It has been a great opportunity to connect with more caregivers as I have been ringing people to check in. If I haven’t got to you yet, please...
Otago News – April 2020
Kia ora koutou, We certainly live in interesting times, a lot has changed in a month. Our current situation has however highlighted the importance of relationships and empathy. Although I will be working from home, if you need to discuss something, or just want to...