Maria Collins

Last month, I was able to have a meeting with the Minister of Housing, Phil Twyford. The discussion was focused on the hidden homelessness in...

The general election will be held on September 23. The election allows us, the people of New Zealand/Aotearoa to have a direct influence on who...

By Maria Collins Bullying is still rife for children in New Zealand schools, and now social media has become a tool for bullying. Some schools...

By Maria Collins Homebuilders Family Services is working in conjunction with the Matakana Grand Charity Trust to bring to the area the second Matakana Grand...

With Christmas and the holidays truly over and the school year firmly underway, it is good to have an understanding about the services that are...

Finally, we are beginning to feel that summer is here and that likely means long, fun-filled days at the beach or beside the pool. When...

The internet, for most New Zealanders, is an intrinsic part of their working lives, education and personal lives. Most people will spend, on average, an...

Yes, winter is here which means that we now have to survive through the colder months. This cold, damp weather also brings extra costs for...

Christmas joy is not far away. Christmas is a time to spend with family, extended family and friends and gives us an opportunity to appreciate...