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ABOUT US
In 2000 I was honoured to be deployed with the New Zealand Deforce on the peacekeeping mission to East Timor. East Timor had been under foreign rule through most of its history, and most recently it had been under Indonesian control. Most of the East Timorese wanted to become independent, but there were groups who…
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Men’s Lives Matter Too
I love this billboard. It shows the true grit nature of the male of the species, with more than just a hint of irony showing that true grit isn’t working so well. What is really encouraging is that we’ve come a long way from where we used to be; the staunch male who toughs it…
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Valentine’s Day and Grief
As the first Valentine’s Day after the death of your loved partner nears, it can seem like an insurmountable and depressing holiday. for people who are grieving, most holidays can be stressful times and Valentine’s Day certainly can be a bit more difficult than the others. With its focus on sharing our special memories with…
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What’s worse than coming home with luggage missing?
Q: What’s worse than coming home with luggage missing?A: Coming home from a tour of duty with extra baggage. Read on… A soldier returned from his tour of duty in East Timor and decided to take some very well -earned rest and recreation. He decided to come home and stay with his mum and then…
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Christmas Memorial Service 2021
Our Christmas Memorial Service held on Monday 6th December During our Christmas Memorial Service celebrant Jenni Bancroft sharing her story on Stars, the theme of the evening. We enjoyed the beautiful musical talent of Trudi Wilson for the evening.
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