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The typical New Zealand farmhouse is set back from the road, not too close to any nearby houses. Surrounded by paddocks, it usually has a garden of flowers and shrubs, and often some screening with bigger trees or hedging. Such a scene adds to the attractiveness of our green and pleasant land, but it can … Read more

In late 1982, the writer was invited to join a coordinating committee set up by the Southland Hospital Board to instigate the establishment of a ‘Halfway House’ for recovering alcoholics. The following report outlines the problem of alcoholics in Southland, the setting up and administration of ‘Blair House’ as the institution is now known – … Read more