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Alan Neben

Alan Neben is a Mount Maunganui local and experienced New Zealand publisher. His columns provide a light-hearted perspective on social changes effecting New Zealanders

HYPOCRITICAL OATH: ‘We will support you’

07/04/2024

I’m the first to admit that sometimes I get it wrong. I try to be true to my word and follow through on commitments...

Anxious? Yes. When? Always.

06/03/2024

As a young person I was sometimes anxious: before an exam, leading up to a job interview’ or prior to a big game. My expectations...

New year, new me

01/02/2024

Like most people, my year traditionally begins with a proclamation. “This year is going to be different.” “I am going to be different.” “I’m going to do...

Closed for the holidays

05/01/2024

Although you’re probably reading this in January – despite numerous people telling me they have far better things to do in January than read...

2023: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

30/11/2023

As 2023 draws to a close there remains a pervasive feeling of uncertainty and nervousness amongst Bay of Plenty businesspeople. There are on-going challenges...