the way we THINK

You’ve gotta give it to lifelong philanthropist Sally Morrison – she’s one very special woman.

“We’re not promised tomorrow, and we’re always faced with that in what we do. It makes me appreciate what I have in a different way.”

“I made the Hawera High School First XI, but partly because one of my closest friends was the captain and put in a word. I’ve had my moments on the field but I was a bit of a late bloomer, physically, and by the time I was able to compete properly, other career paths had presented themselves. Mostly comedy and beer.”

On September 25, 2007, William Pike was caught in a lahar on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. Less than 15 hours after the eruption, surgeons at Waikato Hospital were forced to amputate his severely damaged right leg below the knee.

Stationed at the UN headquarters in Zagreb, I have many memories in that role. But one evening stands out in particular.

“As a barber you become an instant counselor. I’ve been doing this for twelve years now and I know how to get people to talk. The barbershop encourages conversation. It actually helps a lot of guys to relax.”

We launched just after sunrise with an outgoing tide, passed Rangitoto island and headed out to the open.

Cook, author, and actor Sam Mannering dusts off his pen and paper and starts writing invitations.

UNO’s new columnist might be a comedy big shot, but he’s not immune to that first-week-back-at-work feeling, from which he’s still recovering.

Both freelance writers, father and son team Tim and Finn Rainger talk about their relationship.