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Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.
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Former Labour leader Phil Goff overstepped in his comments about United States President Donald Trump – despite being “right” he “was not diplomatic”, a foreign relations expert says.
Goff’s position as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom was stripped from him on Thursday by … View moreFormer Labour leader Phil Goff overstepped in his comments about United States President Donald Trump – despite being “right” he “was not diplomatic”, a foreign relations expert says.
Goff’s position as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom was stripped from him on Thursday by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters after Goff made “deeply disappointing” comments about Trump this week.
Asking a question of Finnish Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen at a Chatham House event in London, Goff said he had been rereading a speech by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1938 after the Munich Agreement.
“He turned to Chamberlain, he said, ‘You had the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, yet you will have war’,” Goff said.
“President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?”
Peters moved quickly to take action, saying: “Phil Goff’s comments are deeply disappointing”.
“They do not represent the views of the New Zealand Government and make his position as High Commissioner to London untenable.
“We have asked the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bede Corry, to now work through with Mr Goff the upcoming leadership transition at the New Zealand High Commission in London.”
University of Auckland associate professor of politics and international relations Dr Stephen Winter said Goff could have remained High Commissioner to London despite his “faux pas” in “a less fraught international environment ... but it is a time of profound tension”.
Winter told the Herald: “My sense is that Goff did step over the line when he impugned the honour of the American President and through him, the character of American foreign policy. NZ needs to steer a careful course, and it is Minister Peters’ call as to how that course should be steered.
“In a less fraught international environment, this faux pas might have been handled in ways that kept Goff in London. But it is a time of profound tension.
“But Goff can take comfort from the fact that he is right, even though he was not diplomatic.”
Meanwhile, former long-serving diplomat Peter Hamilton, who held posts in multiple countries, told the Herald Goff’s comments reflect how difficult it is for a former senior politician to cease being a politician once taking on a diplomatic role.
“While Goff’s comments might have been fine if he was still a serving NZ politician, they overstepped the mark when he makes them as the diplomatic representative of the Government of New Zealand,” Hamilton said.
He said Peters’ decision to recall Goff was logical in the circumstances because Goff had overstepped the boundaries for the New Zealand diplomat.
“Whatever our private views of Trump may be, and like Mr Goff we all have them, they take on a different hue when uttered in one’s capacity as a serving NZ diplomat.”
Former Labour Prime Minister Helen Clark, whose Cabinet Goff served in, posted on X after the announcement: “This looks like a very thin excuse for sacking a highly respected former NZ Foreign Minister from his post as High Commissioner to the UK.
“I have been at Munich Security Conference recently where many draw parallels between Munich 1938 and US actions now.”
Peters said he would have taken this action regardless of what country Goff’s comments were about.
“If he had made that comment about Germany, France, Tonga, or Samoa, I would have been forced to react. This is seriously regrettable. One of the most difficult things one’s had to do in a whole career,” he told reporters.
It was a difficult decision because: “I worked with Phil Goff, I have known him for a long time, I’ve worked in Government with him.”
Peters said officials advised Goff of the decision and it will be up to them to handle the timeline of his replacement.
He told the Herald he didn’t consult Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the decision, though he did advise him of it afterwards.
Speaking in Cromwell, where he had been visiting local businesses, Luxon said he “expected our diplomats to be diplomatic”.
He said he didn’t expect to be consulted on Peters’ decision, which he said was “entirely appropriate”, nor did he feel sidelined.
“I expect my ministers to have total accountability over their portfolios. They are empowered to do that. Winston Peters is completely right to make the decision he made.”
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said Goff’s comments “were certainly more political than you would expect from a diplomat”.
“I think if a politician had said those comments, I don’t think anyone would particularly bat an eyelid, but Phil Goff is currently a diplomat, and so there is a different standard for diplomats.”
Goff, a former Labour leader and Foreign Affairs Minister, was appointed to the post by the Labour Government in 2022 and started work in London in January 2023.
He left Parliament in 2016 and was Auckland Mayor from November of that year until 2022.
Just months into the role, Goff caused offence to Kīngi Tūheitia at an event for the New Zealand delegation in London, after forgetting to perform a karakia (prayer) and telling the delegation no one in the room had experienced a coronation before.
Hipkins, then Prime Minister, said at the time it was “certainly regrettable”.
“It was a mistake. I think it is important, you know, in these sorts of events that we do acknowledge the Crown-Māori relationship, and Kīngi Tūheitia clearly has a relationship with the Crown over here – we should acknowledge that.”
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Auckland Temple Open House
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting an Open House for the Auckland New Zealand Temple in Manukau, Auckland from 27 February to 22 March (excluding Sundays), where the public is invited to tour the temple and its different rooms.
If you’re … View moreAuckland Temple Open House
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting an Open House for the Auckland New Zealand Temple in Manukau, Auckland from 27 February to 22 March (excluding Sundays), where the public is invited to tour the temple and its different rooms.
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1. Don’t start what you can’t finish
It’s important to start decluttering when you’re in the right frame of mind to see it through until completion, says Katie. Often, this means enlisting the help of others, such as family, friends, or professionals like Moving On.
Decluttering requires … View more1. Don’t start what you can’t finish
It’s important to start decluttering when you’re in the right frame of mind to see it through until completion, says Katie. Often, this means enlisting the help of others, such as family, friends, or professionals like Moving On.
Decluttering requires a lot of energy. You’ll need to make many decisions, some small and large, so going into the process with a support team can make all the difference.
“Do it properly. You never put your clothes in the washing machine, put it on, and then leave them there for two days. So what you start, finish,”..
2. Tackle photographs and paperwork first
Katie suggests starting with the most important things: paperwork, photographs, and other essential documents. She advises storing these in plastic containers instead of cardboard boxes to minimise the risk of damage.
She also has some tips for the ongoing management of paperwork, as this is often the first type of clutter to quickly build up again.
Create a designated area for mail, for example a basket near your front door.
Set aside a time to sort through your mail every week – and stick to it! Do the same for your email inbox, as digital paperwork can take up a lot of mental space.
Recycle catalogues, magazines, and newspapers quickly. If you like a particular page or article, cut it out instead of keeping the whole booklet.
3. Fix a time
Set aside a specific time to declutter and give others at least a few weeks’ notice. As you’ll likely need plenty of help, inspire those involved to make a fun day out of it. Let them know you’ll provide food and good company. Be specific about when you need them to arrive and how long you think it will take.
“You need to say, listen, when are you available? These are the times we are going to work on the house. We’re going to do it on Saturday three weeks away, let’s start at 10 am, I’ll make a bacon and egg pie,”.
“The more convivial you can make it, the better. You need to get everyone inspired.”
4. Keep only what you use often
The aim of decluttering is to keep only what you use often. If you haven’t used something in the past year, Katie suggests asking yourself these questions:
Do you still need it?
Will you use it again?
Is it worth the space it’s taking up?
5. Stop storing other people’s stuff
“Any clutter you live with should not belong to others,” says Katie.
If you’re still storing other people’s stuff, it’s time to give it back to its rightful owners. It’s no longer your responsibility to hold on to family member’s belongings. Let them know you’re decluttering and give them a reasonable timeframe to collect their things.
6. Share the love
Once you have decided which items you’d like to let go of, look for places or people who might appreciate them.
“There’s so many things you can do with your belongings that can help someone else. I say to people all the time: share the love,” says Katie.
“People are generous. Most people have big hearts and want to share the love. If they’re not going to use it, they’d rather someone else used it. It’s a win-win.”
7. Use your crystal and china
If you have precious family heirlooms sitting in the back of a cupboard gathering dust, Katie believes now is the time to bring these out and enjoy them.
“All of these items were made to be loved,” she says.
If you don’t wish to use them, and your family don’t want them, then it’s better to sell them and buy something you will love to use. That way, another family can enjoy these precious items.
“The beautiful glasses, the china, the silver – use it. That’s my best advice I can give you,” says Katie.
8. Streamline your wardrobe
Katie once worked with a client who had over 50 pairs of black pants. It’s natural to accumulate multiple items of the same clothing over time (Katie says her weakness is white sneakers!). Decluttering is the perfect opportunity to streamline your wardrobe.
“If you haven’t worn it for two years, do you really want it? Maybe you should consider living without it,” advises Katie.
She has two suggestions for managing your wardrobe on an ongoing basis:
Don’t bring anything in unless you take something out.
Every time you wear something, turn the hanger the opposite way. Then in a month or two, assess the hangers to get an idea of what items you’ve actually put on.
9. Tackle your kitchen drawers
The kitchen is another place where clutter can build up quickly. It’s common for people to have four or five of the same thing, for example ladles, wooden spoons, peelers, can openers, and the like.
Katie suggests getting a little box and placing it on your bench. Every time you use something out of your utensil draw, pop it in that box. You’ll likely see that you reach for the same utensils over and over again, while others rarely see the light of day.
She advises keeping your favourites and giving away the rest. In the future, you can always borrow utensils you rarely use from a neighbour.
10. Fully commit to a decluttering routine
After your initial decluttering efforts – for example, to downsize and move into a smaller home or village – it’s important to try to commit to an ongoing decluttering routine. This will help to keep clutter to a minimum over the long term and avoid it building up again.
Katie has some great tips for managing clutter on an ongoing basis:
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Make sure everything has a designated home.
Start to put things away as you go.
Set aside time to sort through clutter every week.
It might take a few weeks to get into a regular routine, but it’s worth the effort. Living in a clutter-free, clean environment is great for your mood and makes life that much easier.
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Katie Fitzpatrick---Professional de-clutterer and moving specialist
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