Strength and Balance classes available in Counties Manukau
After a fall last year, South Auckland local Frank Toru started tai chi classes to build his strength and balance. Check out his story in the link below.
People over 65, have a one in three chances of falling, and between 10% and 20% of these falls result in an injury such as a hip fracture and often a long recovery after a stay in hospital. A hip fracture for someone aged 80 or over is associated with a 33% chance of entering residential care, and a 20% chance of dying within 12 months.
There's some awesome Community Group Strength and Balance classes in the Counties Manukau to reduce falls and fractures, and support older people to 'Live Stronger for Longer'.
For information on what classes are available in Counties Manukau, go to www.livestronger.org.nz...
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Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.2% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD PAPATOETOE
Fully furnished
$200 For single person
$300 For two people: couple, boys and girls
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