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Why vote in the local elections?
Every three years (this year) we get the chance to vote for who we want to represent us and our community across the Auckland region. When elected, these representatives will help make decisions that affect how we live, work, and play in our neighbourhoods.
Click on 'Read More' to get an overview of what council does and what the elections mean for everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau, making local democracy easy to understand.
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Dementia Friendly Living at Ryman
All of Ryman’s New Zealand villages have gained a Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand.
This reflects our commitment to creating safe, supportive communities to improve the experiences of residents living with dementia.
Our purpose-built care centres and personalised support ensure residents feel comfortable and secure while maintaining their independence.
We offer specialist dementia care at William Sanders Village in Devonport.
Click the read more below to learn more about our dementia friendly approach.
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Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection
☀️ Making the most of the fine weather to clear out clutter? Book your annual inorganic collection, and we'll pick up the items straight from your property.
From scrap metal and whiteware to bikes and laptops, we work with over 150 community organisations to give items a second life—repairing, repurposing, and reusing them. ♻️
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This week's prize winners
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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