The earthquake in Christchurch was shocking and devastating.  I am fortunate enough to be tucked away safely in the upper North Island away from the disaster.  But being so far away brings with it a feeling of hopelessness.  Watching hours of News broadcasts in horror does not seem to be helping!  In support of Christchurch, my husband and I have listed our beach property in Northland on a few websites making it available for free accommodation for those wanting to ...

The Northland Bar Dinner was held at the new Northland Events Centre at Okara Park on Saturday 6 November and was attended by more than 100 guests from the Northland Bar to congratulate Associate Justice Bell and Judges Davis and Winter and to farewell Family Court Judge Druce.  We were joined by the Chief Family Court Judge and three other resident District Court Judges including Judges de Ridder and MacDonald.

Local photographer Ron Burgin took a photos as we arrived at ...