Addictive Eaters Anonymous
Stories of recovery from compulsive exercise
I wasn’t an overweight child, but from as young as 5 years I can recall comparing myself unfavourably with two painfully thin twins in my dance class and thinking that was what I was supposed to look like.
I’m not sure how I got the idea that I should be very thin. My mum was often on a diet and always wanted to be thinner, so maybe that shaped my thinking that thin was good. I remember at high school being mortified that every year I put on more weight.
Indian Ink return with new show!
Indian Ink Theatre Company return with the premiere of Balloon Dog; a deeply affecting and timely new work inspired by one of India’s most beloved stories. Following a sell out preview season, this highly anticipated production from Indian Ink embarks on its Aotearoa tour to Whangārei, Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland from 16 May – 20 June.
An adaptation of Kabuliwala by Rabindranath Tagore, Indian Ink swaps 1800s Calcutta for 21st century Auckland in a beautifully tender tale that reveals we’re more alike than we think. In true Ink style, it blends serious laughter with music and dance that lifts the room.
Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies
He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.
Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.
Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?
Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.
David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.
What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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100% I support it
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0% I don't support it
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0% Not sure
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