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Poll: Are you happy with your local council?
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?
If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.
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7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
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22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
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59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
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10.7% I'm indifferent
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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 Keith Park Village in Hobsonville.
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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