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If you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.
If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love… View moreIf you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.
If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.
We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday 5 October from 10am – 2pm.
SMS at 0210376933. Purchased just a few months ago and still looks like new. It was used in a work-from-home setup but is no longer needed after moving to a smaller place. Thanks!
Detecting vision problems in New Zealand children can be difficult because often kids – and their parents – are unaware they’re even having trouble with their eyesight, according to a leading optometrist.
“Especially in the younger years, children simply adapt to the world they can see,”… View moreDetecting vision problems in New Zealand children can be difficult because often kids – and their parents – are unaware they’re even having trouble with their eyesight, according to a leading optometrist.
“Especially in the younger years, children simply adapt to the world they can see,” says Arshad Hoosen, Optometrist Director at Specsavers Sylvia Park in Auckland.
“This makes them very vulnerable to eyesight problems, and my tip for parents, if they’re worried, is not to leave it too late for their children to be tested. Because vision loss can often be prevented or treated if detected early.”
Hoosen says that while issues are frequently picked up through routine school health checks, Specsavers offers free comprehensive eye checks every year to all children under the age of 16*.
Vision problems are relatively widespread among young Kiwis. According to the University of Auckland’s Vision Research, between 5% and 10% of New Zealand children have some form of vision problem which, if left untreated, could affect their literacy and academic performance.
Globally, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) reports an estimated 450 million children have a sight problem needing treatment, while 90 million are living with some form of vision loss – with many suffering from preventable conditions.
Hoosen says there are a number of signs of potential vision problems that parents and caregivers can look out for.
Among these: a child might blink more often, move close to the TV, or put their head at an unusual angle when viewing a device or reading a book. They may also squint their eyes to see, complain of headaches, have constantly watering eyes, say they can’t see clearly, or experience difficulty learning or reading.
Vision difficulties can affect a child’s learning and development and because so much learning is done visually, reading, writing, board work and computer use are all much harder if they can’t see properly.
Hoosen says children with eye problems may not be aware that what they are seeing isn’t normal, and therefore won’t speak up about their difficulties. Without early screening, kids can miss out on vital learning years before anyone realises there’s a problem.
“In saying that, I’ve had parents bring their child in for a check because they’ve had a sixth sense something is wrong – and parents who wear glasses themselves are usually more aware of problems,” he says.
“But it is often a teacher at school who will pick up on issues before a parent, especially if a child is reluctant to read because words are out of focus and blurry, or they won’t do their homework.”
He says if problems are suspected or picked up during school screening, it’s important to follow up with a full check by an optometrist.
Specsavers includes an advanced 3D eye scan (OCT, or Optical Coherence Tomography) as part of every standard comprehensive eye test to help detect conditions in their earliest stages.
The OCT takes a series of high-definition non-invasive 3D scans of the back of the eye. These scans help optometrists detect eye conditions sooner, sometimes before any symptoms appear.
“It’s like the difference between getting a warrant of fitness for your car, or taking it in for a full service,” he says. “That’s why we offer the free annual checks – and affordable glasses – so we can detect eye conditions early.”
Hoosen says it’s important for parents to understand that eye conditions can change. “Short-sightedness can develop quickly, and a child who doesn’t need glasses at age four may do so at eight, for example.”
Hoosen says there are several ways children can look after their eye health, including limiting long periods of near work – such as reading or using screens – which can help slow the progression of short-sightedness.
“It’s a good idea for children to take regular breaks from their screens and spend time outside every day,” he says, adding that vision problems are not socio-economically based, occurring across a wide cross-section of society.
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Carpenter wanted.Small job involving steps for a deck.
Valley Rd, Mt Eden.
Ph/txt 0273314810.
A large number of old wood from our house renovation. A lot of it is rimu. Free.
We are in mt alvert and it can be picked up any time. Two pieces of corrugated iron also
Set of 6 books, in a series.
Christian authors
The Russians
Set in the late 1800's
By Michael Phillips & Judith Pella
The crown & the crucible
A house divided
… View moreSet of 6 books, in a series.
Christian authors
The Russians
Set in the late 1800's
By Michael Phillips & Judith Pella
The crown & the crucible
A house divided
Travail & triumph
Heirs of the motherland
The dawning of deliverance
White nights, red morning
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is forecast to move eastwards today, while another front is expected to move northwards over the lower South Island tonight.
MetService meteorologist Dom Barry told the Herald a complex trough affecting the North Island is bringing a large amount of … View moreA slow-moving front over central New Zealand is forecast to move eastwards today, while another front is expected to move northwards over the lower South Island tonight.
MetService meteorologist Dom Barry told the Herald a complex trough affecting the North Island is bringing a large amount of rain for Northland all the way down to Bay of Plenty and Waikato.
A number of weather watches have been issued and many may be upgraded to warnings, Barry said.
Associated with those fronts, Kiwis are forecast to see thunderstorms and localised downpours, particularly for the likes of Northland, this morning.
Aucklanders should expect to see the heaviest falls in the morning.
“If there happens to be a thunderstorm pop up, that will also have some heavier falls associated with that,” Barry said.
For the South Island, there are multiple fronts affecting the southern part of the island.
“For areas north of Otago and Southland and southern Westland, mainly fine for eastern coast areas, Canterbury, Canterbury High Country, Marlborough-Nelson area, not looking too bad,” Barry said.
“There’s just a bit of rain about Buller in the morning, which turns to showers in the afternoon.”
A number of regions were likely to have also experienced muggy temperatures overnight.
“We’ve got some areas, the likes of Taupō, Rotorua, looking at temperatures that are six-ish degrees above average overnight,” Barry said.
Those areas were looking at overnight temperatures of 12-14C, he said.
Weather watches and warnings
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A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland until 10am today.
Aotea Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula are under the same watch until 8pm tonight.
Auckland is also under a heavy rain watch until 11am and Waikato until 1pm.
Bay of Plenty and the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers are under the same watch until 3am on Thursday.
This comes after a week of heavy rain across the country. Wellington, Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt all recorded their second-wettest days of this year so far on Monday.
“This is not the greatest news for parents and caregivers who may be wanting their kids outside to burn energy,” Barry said.
“However, it is not all bad news – there will be gaps between periods of rain where the little bundles of energy can get outside."
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Almost new 1 litre bottles
Great for oils and vinegars, as light doesn't come through the brown glass
Also used for filling at the local breweries~
pick up Blockhouse Bay, AKL
Set of 3 Fillmore Auditorium (Denver) posters from 2002 and 2000 String Cheese Incident shows.
Very good condition.
Largest is 30 x 18 cm, 2 smaller ones are 30 x 16 cm.
Very collectable and one is signed by Michael Franti of Spearhead (the opening act).
Lovely set of 8 postcards, circa 1940s
Custom, professionally framed with acid-free preservation-level materials
Pick up Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Made with West Virginian coal
Very good condition, beautiful example of Americana
Silver metal (probably not silver)
From my mother's estate, probably a gift
Has a picture of Stephen Foster Collins with a line of lyrics on the back
Fine print: My Old Kentucky Home, where Stephen Collins Foster wrote the important song
17 cm wide (handle to spout) x 14 cm high
valued at $40 US
Quirky original artwork from Jenni Reika, watercolour, ink
Size: 14.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Pick up from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Bought from Temu, but surplus to needs
Size (each panel): 130 width x 200 long
2 panels, never used
dark forest green, light spring green and pale (baby) blue colours on white background
Pick up from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
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