Purple Reigns at Bruce McLaren
Purple balloons, purple clothes and hats, and even purple hair were on parade at Bruce McLaren Village as residents turned out for a special village walk to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Awareness month.
The fact that everyone taking part knew or knows a friend or family member affected by the disease gave the walk extra purpose.
September is also the month for Ryman’s Everest-themed virtual walking challenge, where residents attempt to meet their target of either 64.4km or 128.7km.
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Principles of the Treaty Bill - deadline extended
The deadline for submissions on the Principles of the Treaty Bill has been extended one week.
Let's support the Bill, honour the original Treaty, help our Maori fellow citizens who want to move forward as one nation with one people and prevent extremists from plunging New Zealand into separatism, marxism and apartheid by misleading people for personal gain.
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