$25,799.10 raised for Child Cancer Foundation
$25,799.10 raised for Child Cancer Foundation
Pictured: Left; Kaylene Lucas, Child Cancer Foundation, Right; Peter Cave, Lifetime Managing Director.
It was a privilege to be able to present a whopping $25,799.10 to the Child Cancer Foundation as raised at this years' annual Lifetime conference. A huge thank you to all the staff and supporters who made this possible. Thank-you also Kayelene and the team for the lovely cupcakes!
Lifetime Book Club: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
"The truth is, we are not losing our ability to focus because we are lazy or undisciplined. We are losing it because our attention has been stolen."
That is the central idea of Stolen Focus. This is not a typical productivity guide filled with tips to switch off notifications. It is a thoughtful, well-researched investigation into why so many of us are struggling to concentrate and what can be done about it.
Market & Portfolio Update - October 2025
The global share market (represented by the MSCI World Gross Index) was up +3.5% in NZ dollar terms in October. The relatively strong month was underpinned by signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China and another solid US corporate earnings season.