Kevin page writes: The Page household has been subjected to a ritual hammering (no pun intended) from the television Do It Yourself building show known as The Block.

Kevin Page writes: Shortly I have to partake in what is known professionally as a "performance review" - some remember it more as "the Friday-chat with the boss over a beer".

In A modern society it does seem a little strange that one of our key, essential, emergency services is a charity that relies heavily on donations and volunteers.

Kevin Page writes: Many are the salesmen who've come to my door and walked away, shaking their head half an hour later wondering what's just hit them.

Kim Gillespie writes: I don't know why, but every year it seems we're bombarded with columns and stories having a crack at New Zealand's traditional Maori challenge ritual..