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Nicola Patrick: Changing to adapt to unusual times
The changing normal in Covid times
In defence of the fourth estate
Nicola Patrick sticks up for her former occupation
Opinion: Amid the turmoil, there is hope
Nicola Patrick tries to make sense of it all - Covid, protesters, Ukraine, puppy training.
Nicola Patrick: Resilience is the name of the game – if the game is survival
Finding whatever works in tough times is important, writes Nicola Patrick.
Comment: Calm the Farm could be part of plan
Nicola Patrick looks at her priorities for 2022.
Nicola Patrick: Lockdown, day 10
COMMENT: This enforced period of slowing down and staying home prompts some reflections.
Parenting: The toughest gig you'll ever take on
When I get my boys outside, it works. Trouble falls away and we have fun together.
Escaping the rat race - back to Blue Duck Station
The real gold in Dan and the team's operation is their commitment to conservation.
Nicola Patrick: We need to get out of our cars
Nicola Patrick's family are getting on their bikes.
Nicola Patrick: 2020, time to focus on work, sleep, family, friends and fitness
Leadership on climate shouldn't be the sole preserve of the Green Party.
War mongering and climate - is this the end of days?
Burning orange skies, Iranian missiles ... is this the end of days?
Christmas no holiday for struggling families
Christmas is a time of the year when I count my blessings. For some it's not an easy time.
Another week, another tragedy in our beautiful country
Another week, another tragedy in our beautiful country.
Nicola Patrick: How to talk about climate change
Thanksgiving seems like a tradition I could get down with.
Nicola Patrick: Watch the film 2040
It's an uplifting documentary on how we could have a more sustainable
Nicola Patrick: Looking ahead to next Horizons council term
Public transport, state highways and water quality are key issues for Nicola Patrick.
Moon landing and other milestones closer to home
Watching the "live" images of landing on the moon was a game-changer for NZ TV-watching.
Nicola Patrick: "Duh, yes" questions on climate change
Declaring a climate emergency isn't a stunt, says Nicola Patrick
I love trees, but this initiative could cause problems
Forestry done well adds to our communities - but is this programme doing it well?
Nicola Patrick: One step forward, one step backwards
COMMENT: Council's freshwater funding increase surprises, streaming decision disappoints.
Childhood not all about technology
Nicola Patrick compares her childhood memories with her kids' experience of growing up
Nicola Patrick: Facing mass extinctions
Nicola Patrick urges people to get closer to nature
Conversations we need to have
We need to have a few conversations - but let's stay calm!
Nicola Patrick: Will you see me on a bike around town?
This year was meant to be the year I got back on my bike, writes Nicola Patrick.
Nicola Patrick: Healthy economy is gentle on Earth
Is a dystopian nightmare coming, or can the future hold something else?
Nicola Patrick: Hold the front page! Facebook is down!
Is Facebook really the place for news?
Nicola Patrick: It's all coming together in Whanganui
Nicola Patrick reflects on Whanganui's new and long-standing success stories
Nicola Patrick: Feeling the love on Valentine's Day
This Valentine's I also wish for security and stability in loving homes for our children
Nicola Patrick: Climate change and the 10-year challenge
The one that got me was the two images of a glacier taken 10 years apart
Nicola Patrick: Gillette advert takes a razor to bad behaviour
A new year with resolutions
Nicola Patrick: Hope, it's a good way to start a new year
2019 is our year for hope
Nicola Patrick: Disk almost full
"Your disk is almost full" – the latest warning message on my laptop.
Nicola Patrick: Nothing surprises me anymore -- except these surprises
Nicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas
Nicola Patrick: 200 columns highlight the positive
Nicola Patrick reflects back after 200 columns
Nicola Patrick: A difficult time to be a politician ... but we're not all bad
Does mud from Parliament reach all the way to provincial politics?
Nicola Patrick: What adds up to wellbeing? Another way of measuring society's success
We need to make long-term changes and look beyond cost, inconvenience and fear of change
Nicola Patrick: Dani Lebo's words brought tears to my eyes
Dani Lebo, has allowed me to share part of her speech at Whanganui's Suffrage Day event
Nicola Patrick: How do we escape the profit trap?
Why can't all businesses aim to have a positive social or environmental impact?
Nicola Patrick: Take a breather and welcome the win
Take a moment for yourself - so we're ready for the next big environmental battle.
Nicola Patrick: Alternatives to plastic bags
Modern life sets us up for taking the easy option - which often comes wrapped in plastic.
Nicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really value
Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress
Nicola Patrick: I'm not giving up ... on giving up
It's not easy, but it is time to cut down -- alcohol, plastic, screentime
Nicola Patrick: Cars as safe as nuts behind the wheel
Those who die are not statistics.
Nicola Patrick: St John's is a stark contrast against Trump's America
St John's Hill School's was presented with Green Gold Enviroschool certificate
Nicola Patrick: Environment exploitation forces relentless
My proposal for us to develop a climate change strategy was voted down last week.
Nicola Patrick: One certainty - we won't be pleasing everyone
I appreciate everyone who has their say, even those like grouchy talkback radio callers.
Nicola Patrick: High time to make a fashion statement
'Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want'
Nicola Patrick: You do everything right ... and it turns out badly
It's not easy looking good with a baby bump
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Nicola Patrick: Feeling down despite swimmable target going up
Disappointment at failure to raise swimmable rivers target to 80 per cent
Nicola Patrick: Slowing down and tasting great bread
What final message would Stephen Hawking wanted to pass on to us?
Nicola Patrick: Tragic death tells us to make the most of life now
Take care of yourself right now - apply your oxygen mask first or you're no use to anyone
Conservation Comment: Our wildlife is worth saving
If we leave these precious creatures to fend for themselves they will be gone.
Nicola Patrick: Poised and unaffected, Ardern rules Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day had a fresh feeling this year .. thanks to our PM
Nicola Patrick: Defeated cannabis bill a huge missed opportunity
What's the big deal about the medicinal cannabis bill getting voted down?
Nicola Patrick: Contemplating heat and stress
Nicola Patrick discusses the weather, climate change and starving polar bears.
Nicola Patrick: Going topless is not an invitation to touch
If a young woman goes topless paints her chest with glitter does that mean it's touch her?
Nicola Patrick: Following your passion
Nicola Patrick discusses following her passion
Nicola Patrick: Dole out some kindness - even to those behaving badly
Choose kindness - but not at the expense of tolerating bad behaviour
Nicola Patrick: Countering the wave of consumerism
Finding a balance at Xmas between rampant consumerism and kids' expectations ain't easy
Nicola Patrick: Now, I am the river and the river is me
River entity offers a unique way to look at the world
Nicola Patrick: Looks greener on other side of election
A Labour-Green-NZ First Government was an incredible treat.
Nature's goodness key to life
It's Conservation Week. Take a walk outside and reconnect with a bit of your backyard.
Nicola Patrick: While we wait, let's talk about MMP
Winston all-powerful doesn't mean MMP is wrong
Nicola Patrick: Campaign over ... and I'm still standing
Election 2017 - fantastic ride and an honour, despite the frustrations and disappointments
Nicola Patrick: Ditching the plastic? Fantastic
101 ways to eliminate plastic from our lives -- and our landfills
Mysteries to me: Trump's presidency, missing socks, the Budget
I have been reflecting on life's mysteries this week.