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90 days ago

Aged Care Employee Day

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day. Today, we take the opportunity to honour our compassionate and dedicated carers. Introducing Helen Danielsen, who has worked in the Special Care Unit at Ernest Rutherford Village for 15 years.

When Senior Caregiver Helen Danielsen first joined the Ernest Rutherford Special Care team, it was working the night shift as it was the perfect job to manage while she raised her children as a single mum.

Click read more for the full story.

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20 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28% Complete
  • 21.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21.3% Complete
  • 7.5% Keep it as is
    7.5% Complete
  • 31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.5% Complete
  • 11.2% Anything but fireworks
    11.2% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
987 votes
34 minutes ago

Spring clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Winter's energy bills can sting, but we’ve got 5 tips to help lower your costs and save. Check out our top tips and start saving today!

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37 minutes ago

Epsom Girls Grammar School - Homestay Families Required - January 2025

Jo from Epsom Girls Grammar School

The Epsom Girls Grammar School International Department are looking for families who can provide a caring and supportive home environment for an international student. If English is your first language, you have a spare room and live within close distance to school, we look forward to hearing from you.

Hosting an international student is an enriching experience and a wonderful opportunity to share your family life, Kiwi culture, and hospitality, to experience other cultures and learn more about the world.
In 2025, NZ$400 per week is paid to cover full board.

Please call Jo Bostock on 970-6757 for further information or email jbostock@eggs.school.nz.

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