It’s been an interesting week. The National Party has a new leader and we learned that the Government ignored expert Covid advice and fumbled implementation. First off – the Ministry of Health advised that the hard Auckland border had no justification once NZ moved into the new “traffic light” framework… Read More
Continue ReadingOne off Transition Payment There will be a one-off Transition Payment to acknowledge the restrictions businesses have faced due to the higher Alert Levels in Auckland, Waikato, and Northland. The payment operates in the same way as the Resurgence Support Payments with the same criteria. Businesses and organisations with reduced… Read More
Continue ReadingAs Auckland’s extended lockdown grinds to a close and NZ transitions to a traffic light system, it is timely to reflect: What are you most proud of from this year? What was the worst thing or biggest learning? What is the most valuable thing you learned about yourself? Who were… Read More
Continue ReadingIn a perfect world work would consist of tasks we love to do. But work usually includes mundane, boring, or repetitive tasks. If your work includes a significant volume of such tasks then automate, redesign, delegate, or move to another role. If you own your own business, or resources are… Read More
Continue ReadingLife is uncertain, and Covid-19 has compounded the uncertainty. Many people are feeling anxious, unsettled, and stressed. According to Eliz Greene: Under stress, our brains depend on instinct rather than rational thought because the part of the brain responsible for critical thinking is busy dealing with the psychological reaction to… Read More
Continue ReadingI don’t watch much TV, but last week’s 2021 Celebrity Treasure Island finale was interesting! The programme follows a bunch of Kiwi “celebrities” holed up in Whale Bay on the beautiful Tutukaka Coast. Daily strength, agility, and mental games test physical, emotional, and mental endurance. Food is limited and accommodation… Read More
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