Taupo parkrun

Colin Little from Taupō parkrun

Free community event every Saturday morning 8am at Two Mile Bay reserve. Please register to receive your unique barcode necessary for the event results. For more details visit our web page or email the team.

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

• Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
• No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 42.2% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
  42.2% Complete
• 57.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
  57.1% Complete
• 0.8% Other - I'll share below
  0.8% Complete

529 votes

Changing the conversation around dementia

The Team from Patrick Hogan 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, 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.