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Landscaping: Leading you down the garden path
It's a long time since I've had to deal with slopes, although coming from Dunedin, I developed a healthy dislike of steep sections early on.
Assessments: Transportability of NCEA overseas
New Zealand's education system is world-leading, as recognised by the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment rankings.
NCEA vs other systems: the downside of picking sides
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) was phased in from 2002 to 2004, leaving School C, Bursary, and the somewhat bizarre Sixth Form Cert in the past.
Qualifications: Why they are important
there are some amazing stories out there about entrepreneurs who dropped out of high school and retired multi-millionaires but the chances are slim.
Study path: Which topics to choose at school
Many university degrees link up to subjects that you may already be taking at school.
Design Line: Warm glow if you re set for winter
I think winter has finally made up her mind to settle and stay for a while, writes Terry Lobb.
Fashion: Eyebrow care can make a difference to your look
Lisa Lyford answers our readers questions about personal styling.
Landscaping: Birds flock to winter restaurants
My eco-warrior mate Mike gets snaky when I crow about the number of birds in our garden, writes Leigh Bramwell.
Design Line: Paint choice dilemma for character home
I recently had the pleasure of visiting a lovely home in Palmerston North and the owner had contacted me to assist her with choosing two colours for the exterior.