Youth Participation with Local Councils in the Auckland Region: A Snapshot of Officer Reflections


In his role as project manager of the Auckland Regional Child and Youth Engagement Project the author interviewed officers of the seven cities and district councils in the Auckland region who had a child and youth focus. The author examined the drivers for youth participation from a local government perspective to consider whether youth participation was being carried out with integrity. Officers utilised a rare opportunity to share their experiences about engaging … More >>

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Kabbalah – the Fountain of Youth

We have searched for the “Fountain of Youth” for lifetimes. We’ve heard stories that tell of a mystical spring that grants eternal youth and vitality to all who drink from it. It’s the stuff of fairytales. Or is it?

Physical longevity is a hot topic these days. You read about various technologies which offer new and plausible methods such as regenerative medicine, bio-technological advances, and stem cell research, that hold the promise of increased life spans as we search for ways to become immortal.

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Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

10)The Cuisine… Cruise lines offer a variety of food from exotic foods to fresh seafood to pizza and ice cream for the kids. They also offer a mixture of settings from a casual restaurant to cocktail lounges to traditional ballrooms.

9)Pampering… Regardless of who you are or what your budget, cruise lines cater to their guests with first class service 24 hours a day.

8)Activites… You would be shocked but there are actually an endless array of things to do on a cruise ship. From relaxing by the pool to cultural lectures to casinos to dance clubs and even a little star gazing.

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