Dr Alan Kerr │ Mon 6 Oct @ 2pm │ Epsom-Eden District Historical Society Meeting
A Doctor in Gaza: Come along for a talk by Dr Alan Kerr about his and his wife Hazel's experiences, as volunteers, during 40 visits to the Occupied Territories of Israel between 2001 and 2019. All welcome.
Date: Monday 6 Oct 2025
Time: 2pm
Venue: St Andrews Church Hall, 100 St Andrews Rd, Epsom
Parking: Available on the right-hand side of the long driveway; there is further angle parking near the hall.
Bio:
Following surgical training in Wellington, Auckland and the University of Alabama, Alan was a full time Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon at Green Lane Hospital from 1970 until his retirement in 2002.
Initially, he had a major role in the development of surgery for coronary artery disease in NZ, and later, following the retirement of Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes, he became the lead heart surgeon for NZ children.
In Palestine, he was often accompanied by a volunteer team of ex-colleagues from the Starship Hospital, and together they operated on 750 children from West Bank and Gaza. Teaching and training of local staff was a focus, and with international and Israeli collaboration, a fully Independent Palestinian service was developed at the Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem.
NB. This meeting will be the last formal meeting before the EEDHS deregisters as an incorporated society early next year. At the Oct meeting, the EEDHS will be taking a vote by its members as to which local historical society the EEDHS will entrust with its assets.
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
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