In the realm of the private individual, the giving and
receiving of gifts has almost entirely positive connotations:
generosity, altruism, kindness, thoughtfulness, graciousness,
gratitude, humility and so on.
Today the Otago Daily Times expands its coverage of the
election campaign with a dedicated election page, reports
from the weekend's activities and a preview of the days
ahead.
Neurosurgery services in Otago and Southland are under
threat. The Otago Daily Times urges readers and
people of New Zealand to express their opposition to any
reduction of services.
Striking a balance between acting upon legitimate safety
concerns, and unduly alarming people, needlessly disrupting
their lives, is a delicate business.
Moose hunter Ken Tustin this winter once again returned to
Herrick Creek, near Wet Jacket Arm in Fiordland, in his
latest bid to collect evidence of the animal's continued
existence in this country.
