Foreword
Kia ora
In this issue we have articles that touch on the busy and stressful Christmas season and others which look towards 2012 - now well underway.
Two of the Foundation's mental health promoters (Grant Rix and Grant Cooper) share their personal perspectives on 'unwrapping' christmas stress and tips for a mentally healthy yuletide.
While two more of the Foundation's mental health promoters challenge us to keep learning in 2012.
Jade Caulfield talks about her testing time in the kitchen, and Shona Clarke is keen to flex her fingers on piano keys again and revive the skills she once had.
We look at one culture's New Year's festivities - the Chinese New Year - as Ivan Yeo and Charlie Sheng Tang tell us more about this important annual event.
In keeping with this issue's reading list about urban wellbeing we bring you articles on Kevin McCloud's visit to Christchurch and Dr Kalache's visit to Auckland. Kevin spoke about the opportunities when rebuilding the city, and Dr Kalache is an advocate for age-friendly cities.
February was BikeWise month and Coralie Winn from Gap Fillers talks about their innovative season of cycle-powered cinema.
February was also the month when we acknowledged the first anniversary of Christchurch's most devastating earthquake. Freedom Preston-Clarke shares how she spent her day.
We hear from Ironman Craig Bulloch who took on a $10,000 fundraising challenge. He tells us about his recovery from depression and what his nickname is!
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We hope you will continue to flourish in 2012.
Naku iti-nei
Judi Clements
