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International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.
This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders… View moreInternational Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.
This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders to sign up as Age Concern Dignity Champions and stand up for the human rights of older Kiwis.
“There is no excuse for elder abuse, says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive. I am appalled that we are still having to deal with cases each day where older people are taken advantage of.
“Just because someone is older it doesn’t mean they are less valuable, have less purpose or should lose basic human rights, the right to make their own choices and respect from those around them.
“Of the cases we see, 75% of alleged abusers are family members, either adult children or partners of adult children and that needs to stop!
“So come on Kiwis we all have a part to play. You can take a stand against ageism and join me by signing up today!” says Stephanie.
An Age Concern Dignity Champion pledges to:
• Reject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual
• Speak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old
• Have the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people
• Not patronise older people
• Be patient, polite and friendly
• Have zero tolerance for abuse or neglect
• Build relationships – they combat isolation and loneliness by getting to know the older people in their lives.
Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!
Premier Beehive NZ is recalling a specific batch of its Beehive brand Original sausages as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). The product is sold in supermarkets and selected retail outlets throughout New Zealand.
This recall does not affect any other Beehive brand products. … View morePremier Beehive NZ is recalling a specific batch of its Beehive brand Original sausages as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). The product is sold in supermarkets and selected retail outlets throughout New Zealand.
This recall does not affect any other Beehive brand products. Customers are asked to check the batch number and date mark on the front of the packet:
Batch number: 234234
Date marking: Use by 17/10/18
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of injury, however if you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
If you have questions, contact Premier Beehive NZ:
Phone: 0800 50 67 01
Address: 50 Moreton Road, Carterton.
Source: Ministry of Primary Industries
Twenty four local residents became New Zealand citizens at a special ceremony at Marlborough District Council last week. Albanian national Tony Sena is pictured with his family, Mayor John Leggett, Lt. Commander Neil Connell and Flight Lt. Thomas Cookson.
Twelve nationalities, including … View moreTwenty four local residents became New Zealand citizens at a special ceremony at Marlborough District Council last week. Albanian national Tony Sena is pictured with his family, Mayor John Leggett, Lt. Commander Neil Connell and Flight Lt. Thomas Cookson.
Twelve nationalities, including Hungarian, Zimbabwean, Albanian and Brazilian, were represented. Each new citizen took a special oath of allegiance to the Queen, to fulfil their duties as new citizens.
The ceremony took the number of new local citizens to 141 this year. Three more ceremonies are planned before Christmas.
Click here for further information on becoming a citizen.
Picton bridge tournament goes to Marlborough pair
Marlborough Bridge Club president Ann Baker in partnership with clubmate Chris Henry won the Picton Intermediate Pairs tournament held over the weekend. Baker and Henry averaged 65.07 percent over the two sessions of play to edge out the Golden … View morePicton bridge tournament goes to Marlborough pair
Marlborough Bridge Club president Ann Baker in partnership with clubmate Chris Henry won the Picton Intermediate Pairs tournament held over the weekend. Baker and Henry averaged 65.07 percent over the two sessions of play to edge out the Golden Bay/Richmond pair of Jenny Pomeroy and Jane Worthington who were just 1.23 percent back in second place.
Local Picton player Jennifer Cunningham finished third in partnership with Heather Roggeveen from the Blenheim-based Marlborough club on 58.21.
One hundred and four players from throughout the Top of the South bridge region competed in the popular tournament held at the Ports of Marlborough sports pavilion in Waikawa Bay.
Caption: Ann Baker and Chris Henry, winners of the Picton Intermediate Pairs bridge tournament held on Saturday.
In the lead up to summer, we want to know how you and your family stay safe in the water.
At the beach, river, pools, boating, diving, surfing... Do you have any tips for others?
September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)
Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our … View moreJust starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our eco grocery shopping packs are on sale now. Each pack includes our 4 piece 100% organic cotton eco bags and a set of 2 cotton mesh string bags.
Croco reusable grocery bags are:
- all natural and chemical free
- lightweight and foldable
- can be easily stuffed in your pocket, purse or glove box
- machine washable in cold water
Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some Croco eco grocery bags in your handbag or in the back of your car.
Don't forget to LIKE or THANK this post by Sunday 30th September 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Are you a community group or business going the extra mile to look after our environment? There's just one week left to enter the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. www.cmea.org.nz...
Do you know anyone who deserves some recognition?
Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award
organisers are accepting entries for those in our community who have shown a lifetime of excellence in cultural endeavour and are a source of inspiration for future generations
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If you know anyone who … View moreDo you know anyone who deserves some recognition?
Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award
organisers are accepting entries for those in our community who have shown a lifetime of excellence in cultural endeavour and are a source of inspiration for future generations
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If you know anyone who fits the bill then get your nomination in by the end of October 8.
Nomination forms are available from the Marlborough Express Office, Marlborough Museum, and Marlborough District Council.
Go on, help someone get the recognition they deserve.
The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?
More than 100 people in the South Island have registered to donate their bodies to science.
Have you made plans for your funeral?
Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.
The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.
"This recall does not affect any … View moreMac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.
The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.
"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said
Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.
When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.
Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Texal ewe Fatty, because she's a bit fat, gave birth to five lambs at her farm in Marlborough's Waihopai Valley, about 35 kilometres west of Blenheim, last month.
This was off the back of six lambs in 2016, five lambs in 2013 and 2014, and a run of four lambs every year from 2009 to … View moreTexal ewe Fatty, because she's a bit fat, gave birth to five lambs at her farm in Marlborough's Waihopai Valley, about 35 kilometres west of Blenheim, last month.
This was off the back of six lambs in 2016, five lambs in 2013 and 2014, and a run of four lambs every year from 2009 to 2012. Plus one her first time round.
Does this make 'freaky' Fatty the most fecund sheep in NZ?
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