Dear Reader Today we visited the ministry of health.Their premises are just along from the rather grand parliament buildings and high court and we were definitely in the political heart of New Zealand.We were again warmly welcomed by our hosts who had prepared a nice pot of tea for our arrival.Dr David Chaplow, Director and Chief Advisor in mental health and Andrew Crisp,gave us an interesting overview of how they see Forensic Services and Recovery approach fitt...

So here we are in Wellington. We're staying in an upmarket backpackers hostel right in the centre of town, surrounded by amazing art deco buildings. There's a real vibe about the area - very noticible in comparison to sleepy Christchurch. There's a wee man who has cast off all his worldly belongings and seems to live in on the street wearing nothing but a g-string and a blanket and lots of people are bare-footed, hip and trendy. Good shopping too but of course we...

Hello all, We are all set up in our new hotel with time, energy and wi-fi!We have packed in a lot since we last blogged, travelling to our next work destination and making the best of our weekend along the way.Our hire car is redand has a spoiler on the back so we feel like girl-racers.Our first stop was Hamner, up in the mountains, a bit like Aviemore but with thermal springs.Aftera few hours of relaxing in sulphur smelling hot pools we hit the road again to ma...

Hi all After spending most of the day travelling via car and ferry, we have arrived in Wellington tired but with stories to tel - but not tonight! We'll get some sleep and get some photos online tomorrow. Night night A and S xx