b'words: Sue Reidy chez moi pictures: Paul McCredieits the peoplewho make a homeJim Bolger Chairman New Zealand Post and KiwibankJim Bolger, former Prime Minister, former New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, and currently chairman of New Zealand Post and Kiwibank, is very clear about what home means to him.Homeiswhereyouhaveasenseofcomfortand ease, a deep sense of belonging. I particularly associate that with my family home and farm at Te Kuiti. Weve been there for nearly 40 years. We love the beautiful, expansive location and views. It will always remain for us our turangawaewae. Mr Bolgers work has meant that for most of his working life, he and his wife, Joan, and their family have operated on a two-home basis. For 30 years, their second home was in Wellington. After his retirement as Prime Minister and his resignation asGet this look with Resene Diesel.a Member of Parliament, Mr Bolger was appointed to Washington, which then became his second home for four years. He has been back in New Zealand now for almost three years, and his work with New Zealand Post,space and how comfortable they feel within it. Its the people who areKiwibank and the gas industry means that he still spendsalways the most important element.a lot of time in Wellington. He does have a library-cum-study that he enjoys, though. A home doesnt have to be a fixed location. Political lifeI love books and have a large number, covering a wide range. Booksalways comes with an element of uncertaintyyou learnhave always been a big part of our lives. And, as with any home, oursto accept the fact that homes of short duration are partalso contains within its walls the touchstones of our lifephotos of our of the package, he says. Its the people who make theparents and of the family in all its various stages: nine children and eight house a home, not the building. What matters is whatgrandchildren,aswellasmemorabiliarepresentingaspectsofourlivesgoes on inside the home; what people enjoy about theirboth at home and abroad.114 |'