Funeral Songs
At least once, we’ll likely attend a farewell ceremony, tangihanga, celebration of life, or funeral for someone we care about. These gatherings help us share stories, support each other, and honour a life well-lived, grounding us as we move through grief. In many cultures, music plays a central role. You may have even thought, “I want this song at my funeral,” which sparked our interest in exploring the origins of music in these ceremonies and we found some information that could help you.
The Power of Quotes
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, quotes help us cut through the noise. They provide us with something to hold onto, a nugget of wisdom that stays with us, offering guidance, motivation, or even comfort when we need it most. Here’s how quotes came to be, and a reminder as to how important they are.
Back Yourself
Lola Anderson shares a bittersweet story about her Dad after she wins GB’s first every Gold in the women’s quad at Paris 2024
Wills - A Plain Language Guide
We know that estate planning and wills are tough – they’re complex, can be filled with legal jargon, and have quite a lot of cost associated with them. They also are essential in our view, so here’s a plain language overview and some common FAQ answered.
Southbridge Rugby
Holdmine’s connection to Southbridge Rugby dates back a fair few decades, here’s what’s up in 2024
The Importance of Challenging Conversations
In this post, we explore the importance of talking about challenging and uncomfortable topics. Engaging in vulnerable conversations and speaking up about difficult topics is important for many reasons. A few of these reasons include how it can aid you in preparing for the future, improving your relationship with yourself, and releasing built-up thoughts and feelings.
Dealing with Loss During the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a time filled with happiness and excitement, but it can also be a time overwhelmed by grief and loss. In this article, we explore the challenges of grief and provide you with some tips on how to deal with loss during this holiday season.
Opinions on Grieving
Commentary on a recent show by Tim Minchin is a good prompt for a discussion on how to show grief and support other’s grieving
Should I Write My Passwords Down?
We will all know someone that has a notebook or a page with all their login details and passwords written in, but is this the best way to do so?
It’s Time to Change Bereavement Leave
As workplaces compete for global talent, it’s long overdue for leaders to review bereavement leave policies and enable people to be committed to their work, and be in their grief.
Lost Data
Popular entrepreneur and daily blogger Seth Godin shares his take on software companies and how they don’t create resilient systems to protect your data - we have a few thoughts on this.
Made in Waitaha Canterbury
Holdmine has been concepted, designed, built and filmed here in Aotearoa and that’s something we’re proud of, and grateful for.
NZ Trust Changes
With between 300-500,000 trusts in NZ, many are affected by the new legislation now in effect. Here’s a summary of this and how we can help ease the workload to meet the new compliance requirements.
Rising Petty Crime
Petty crime in NZ is on the rise. We’re sharing Melissa’s experience of this and some simple reminders to give you peace of mind.
Distress Beacons
If you’re someone who loves being outdoors exploring our spectacular backyard, keeping safe while doing so is paramount. DoC have shared a great post about what happens when you need to use a distress beacon so please have a read.
Stories of Grief
Nothing like a road trip or two over summer for belting out some cheesy pop tunes or power ballads, and for catching up on podcasts, audiobooks, and pondering the meaning of life.
If you’re wanting some content to help lean into the tougher subject of grief, this Empire Rules podcast episode is recommended. Head to the 18 minute mark if you wish, and you’ll hear two friends sharing their personal experiences with grief in a warm, kind and open way. A heads-up there’s a few f-bombs and giggles too.
Look After Yourself
Our little PSA to say take care of yourself right now, don’t put that off! Put some fuel in the tank, and look after you today - 2022’s version of you and those you love will be super grateful!
100+ Passwords - That’s What We’re Dealing With Now
We're now managing about 100 passwords per person, and a study shows password anxiety is a real thing. Here’s how to create good ones, keep them safe, and access them when you need to.
A 90 Year Life - It’s Not as Long as We Might Think
A 90 Year life represented by one diamond per year shows how short life really is. Let’s chat about what matters!
Creating and Keeping Passwords Secure
We know how hard it is to keep track of which email you’ve used to create a login to a new online service or tool, let alone what the passwords are. Some tips on choosing good ones and keeping them secure.
