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Christine Miles

Christine Miles

Biography:

Christine Miles is an interpreter and freelance writer. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand with one husband, three children, a cat, a dog and a rabbit. She is an amateur historian, keen Scrabble-player, budding gardener, mediocre house-keeper, enthusiastic reader, baker extraordinaire when the mood takes her and most of all, a child of the King.

Recent Articles

Feels Like Home

She’s older than some of the people she cares for, but Christine Miles discovers this Senior New Zealander of the Year is still as determined as ever to help.
The Treaty of Waitangi

Christine Miles speaks with historian Paul Moon about the sometimes contentious agreement made between the British and the Maori some 170 years ago.
Ray Avery: Changing the World

Christine Miles speaks with a New Zealand scientist, inventor and social entrepreneur determined to change the Third World.
The Beginner's Guide to Church

Many of us do not go to church. Some of us have never been. Christine Miles talks about what to expect and how to prepare.
Finding Pathways

Christine Miles talks with a young New Zealander who has changed the way we think about our brains.
A Mother's Love

A more worthy woman would be hard to find. Christine Miles talks to New Zealand's recently crowned "Mother of the Year" Leanne Rouse.
Growing Great Children

Christine Miles explores the joy and skill of raising great kids with New Zealand's parenting experts Ian and Mary Grant.
Just Say NO!

Ever wondered why it's so hard to say no to advertising? Christine Miles investigates the theory behind the sales pitch.
Attitude for Altitude

Some people get more then their fair share of lemons in life. Christine Miles explores the attitude of a lemonade salesman.
Petra Bagust: It's all about Love

Is it possible to be a TV superstar and also the girl next door? Christine Miles reveals the refreshing attitude of New Zealand's Petra Bagust .