Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert
Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.
The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.3% Yes
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16% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
QUIZ NIGHT - NOV 27th 6.30pm
BPW Franklin Inc QUIZ NIGHT at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe. November 27th 6.30pm. Teams of six. Come on your own or make up a team and have a hilarious night of fun. Cost $50pp includes 2 course dinner. Must be prepaid to BNZ 02 0404 0100956 00 by 8pm Sunday Code Quiz, Ref your name. Email: secretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz
All funds raised go to the BPW FRANKLIN EDUCATION BURSARY which is open to any woman with connections to Franklin going into tertiary education in 2025
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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