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51 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, … View more
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

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52 days ago

Large stainless steel stock pot

Melissa from Frankton

Large stainless steel Harrison & Lane stock pot with lid. 29cm in diameter, 20cm tall without lid. Selling as I was gifted a larger pot.

Price: $15

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52 days ago

Large, beautiful, ceramic tea pot

Melissa from Frankton

This large blue-and-white teapot is very beautiful, but unfortunately for me doesn't fit in the location I had in mind for it. Having a clear-out. 26 cm high with lid, 20cm in diameter (not including spout).

Price: $40

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53 days ago

Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today

The Team from SPCA Hamilton - Centre & Op Shops

From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.

Visit … View more
From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.

Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.

54 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 15.2% It's fine!
    15.2% Complete
  • 74.7% It's questionable
    74.7% Complete
  • 10.1% Other - I'll share below
    10.1% Complete
2197 votes
54 days ago

What do you think of this 11-year-old's chosen cause?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Whangamatā 11-year-old has placed his award-winning mullet up for auction to raise money for Starship Hospital.

Kahū Hall, who named himself ‘Taco’ when he was three years old, is selling his mullet after growing it for three years. Taco said he was motivated to raise the money after his… View more
A Whangamatā 11-year-old has placed his award-winning mullet up for auction to raise money for Starship Hospital.

Kahū Hall, who named himself ‘Taco’ when he was three years old, is selling his mullet after growing it for three years. Taco said he was motivated to raise the money after his friend Evie Taylor stayed at Starship Hospital for a heart operation.

What do you think of this 11-year-old's chosen cause? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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54 days ago

Where's your favourite op shop?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton’s Op Shop for Breast Cancer has recently hit their first $1 million in sales, and it’s thanks to a volunteer run workshop that would give Santa’s elves a run for their money.

The store is manager Sharyn Cawood’s fifth location of the Op Shop for Breast Cancer, and has been … View more
Hamilton’s Op Shop for Breast Cancer has recently hit their first $1 million in sales, and it’s thanks to a volunteer run workshop that would give Santa’s elves a run for their money.

The store is manager Sharyn Cawood’s fifth location of the Op Shop for Breast Cancer, and has been running since Covid.

Where's your favourite op shop? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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54 days ago

Poll: Do you think more dogs should be muzzled?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Louise Daniels never thought walking her son’s dog Alfie on a sunny Hamilton afternoon would result in three weeks off work.

An horrific dog attack left both her and Alfie with serious injuries - just a year after Waikato recorded its highest ever ACC cost for dog attack claims at $883,000.

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Louise Daniels never thought walking her son’s dog Alfie on a sunny Hamilton afternoon would result in three weeks off work.

An horrific dog attack left both her and Alfie with serious injuries - just a year after Waikato recorded its highest ever ACC cost for dog attack claims at $883,000.

Do you think more dogs should be muzzled? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think more dogs should be muzzled?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% Unsure
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  • 0% No
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0 votes
62 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from … View more
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 72.4% Yes
    72.4% Complete
  • 24.3% No
    24.3% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
3216 votes
55 days ago

Tray chic

Resene

Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love to family or friends with Resene colours, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene FX Paint Effects Medium.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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55 days ago

What would motivate you to walk the length of NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A former stock agent with the gift of the gab is going to great lengths, walking the length of the country in fact, to get people talking about freshwater.

Mark Woods, otherwise known as ‘Woodsie’ left Cape Reinga in August, and is walking the length of New Zealand following the 3,000km Te … View more
A former stock agent with the gift of the gab is going to great lengths, walking the length of the country in fact, to get people talking about freshwater.

Mark Woods, otherwise known as ‘Woodsie’ left Cape Reinga in August, and is walking the length of New Zealand following the 3,000km Te Araroa trail.

What would motivate you to walk the length of NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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55 days ago

How do you think this will affect the Chiefs?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Injured All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho will not likely be seen back on the park until several rounds into the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

While the All Blacks noted last week the 30-test rep was done for the year, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan confirmed to the Waikato Times that it… View more
Injured All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho will not likely be seen back on the park until several rounds into the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

While the All Blacks noted last week the 30-test rep was done for the year, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan confirmed to the Waikato Times that it was a ruptured achilles tendon which the 27-year-old had suffered in the semifinal win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on June 15.

How do you think this will affect the Chiefs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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55 days ago

Poll: Are you going to the show?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Annabelle White won’t be doing “a whole lot of complicated recipes” at the Waikato Home and Garden show.

“I've written 12 cookbooks and the extraordinary thing is that people are actually wanting tips,” the television and radio cooking personality said.

Are you going to the … View more
Annabelle White won’t be doing “a whole lot of complicated recipes” at the Waikato Home and Garden show.

“I've written 12 cookbooks and the extraordinary thing is that people are actually wanting tips,” the television and radio cooking personality said.

Are you going to the show? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you going to the show?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% I'd consider it
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  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
55 days ago

Poll: Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|The country’s main north/south artery is set to be cut south of Tokoroa for six weeks|, sparking disbelief from the truckies and workers using it daily and now facing long detours.

They say they don’t understand why State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Kinleith … View more
www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|The country’s main north/south artery is set to be cut south of Tokoroa for six weeks|, sparking disbelief from the truckies and workers using it daily and now facing long detours.

They say they don’t understand why State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Kinleith has to be closed, and felt proposed detours were unsuitable to handle the tens of thousands of extra vehicles using them during the closure.

Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?
  • 3.3% Yes
    3.3% Complete
  • 40% Don't know
    40% Complete
  • 56.7% No
    56.7% Complete
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