There is more to food than just nutrients and calories. It has energy, vibrations

There is more to food than just nutrients and calories. It has energy, vibrations

Cchimpanzees, when they fight, often settle their relationship by kissing. Pigs, when sleeping, like to cuddle close, nose to nose. To greet other pigs they know, they blow their noses, especially in the way we humans used to shake hands. In the 1990s, a remarkable study was conducted by zoologist Stanley Curtis. He trained pigs … Read more

‘How are you feeling?’: Students receive software support to monitor their mental health and well-being

'How are you feeling?': Students receive software support to monitor their mental health and well-being

Donna Nee, tumuaki (principal) of Henderson North Primary, says that for tamariki, speaking up can be associated with stigma and they can be taught to suppress their feelings. “We know that our tamariki have borne the brunt of their whānau in terms of the social and financial challenges facing the current economic climate. “In that … Read more