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Christchurch Earthquake – Tues, 22 Feb, 2011

Today, once again, Christchurch was rocked by a major earthquake. The one last September happened at night with no loss of life, this one has caused multiple fatalities. It could be NZ’s greatest natural disaster. No doubt stories of immense luck … Continue reading

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Rituals help Children make sense of Death

Events last month encouraged us to reflect. We’ve attended two funerals, and the Pike River Mining Disaster dominated the news. While naturally such times reminded us to appreciate significant people in our world, I also thought about the rituals surrounding death. What is the best way to help … Continue reading

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