477 days ago

‘The Maverick’ Russell loves a challenge

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

At 96, Logan Campbell resident Russell Parrish has achieved an incredible feat - ‘knocking off’ the summit of One Tree Hill 30 times over 30 consecutive days. Plus, it was all for a great cause — raising money and awareness for Alzheimer’s in honor of his late wife Mary.

Every single day of September, come rain, shine or blustering gale, Russell set off from his home at Ryman Healthcare’s Greenlane village to walk to the top of the iconic mountain set in the heart of Cornwall Park.

The idea also coincided with Ryman Healthcare’s annual Walking for Wellness challenge, which this year aptly had an Everest theme.

Watch Russell's story and click to read the full story.

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1 hour ago

Music Day March 2nd

Phillipa from Upper Moutere

MUSIC DAY a fantastic Day out for all the family
All day Live Music *Childrens Entertainment * Delicious cafe lunches teas * Little Black Coffee Truck* enjoy and dance in a beautiful garden
Chandrakirti Centre 289 Sunrise Valley RD, $15 at the gate kids free.
Everyone welcome to enjoy this great day

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3 hours ago

Renewing your licence at 75

Lenka Caslavska from Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman

🚙🛻🚗💨 You will need to renew your driver licence when you turn 75, 80, and every two years after that.

Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency will send you a driver licence renewal pack about eight weeks before your licence is due to expire.

You can also apply up to 6 months before you turn 75 by downloading the form yourself or requesting one from a driver licencing agent near you.

As part of the renewal, you will need to:

👉 get a medical check by your doctor showing that you are medically fit to drive and
👉 you may also have to do an on-road safety test (this depends on what your medical check results are).

Once your medical check certificate states that you are fit to drive, and you have done an on-road test if required, you can complete the application form and visit a driver licensing agent to apply in person. When you apply, your medical check results must not be older than 60 days.

For more information on renewing your licence, medical checks, licensing agents and what to take with you when you apply, visit: cab.org.nz/article/KB00001560

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11 hours ago

This week's prize winners

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to the winners of the $100 grocery vouchers. The winners are:
Blair Roddick from Blenheim
Greer Bell from Snells Beach
Dorothy Burt from Levin
Hannah Rice from Aranui

Winners must get in touch with us here before Tuesday, 25th February to claim their prize.

Not a winner this time? Never fear, there's always next week.

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