Mōrena everyone.  Library Managers have been reflecting this week and we just wanted to pause and take a moment to acknowledge the year it has been.  It has been a succession of rolling stressful, sad and scary events.  The layering impact of these affects us all in different ways and at different times.  If you’re feeling the strain of it all particularly right now, we encourage you to reach out to your manager or someone else and have a chat.   If you’re feeling good about things in general, it’s good to be aware that others might not be.  Support from EAP is always available 24×7.   Their phone number is 0800 327 669.  You can approach EAP directly and confidentially.  You don’t need to ask your manager for permission to access the EAP service.  The university will pay for any initial counselling sessions.  Not only is EAP available for UC staff but also for their immediate family members.  More information is here.  Please look out for each other, build some some flexibility into your work day to take breaks, talk to each other or go out for a walk or a coffee.  Kia kaha.