FREE hearing checks - 25th Feb 2026

The Doctors Sunset

Dilworth Hearing is coming to The Doctors Sunset to offer free 20-minute hearing screenings for adults aged 50+. A quick and easy way to check your hearing health.

Have you noticed it’s getting harder to follow conversations in busy places, or that you’re turning up the TV more often? A hearing screening can help you understand what’s going on.


Dates: Wednesday, 25th Feb 2026
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Doctors Sunset, 317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook

Ask at reception to book your free appointment - 09 478 2878

Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

• Yes, supporting people is important!
• No, individuals should take responsibility
• ... It is complicated

Vote View Results

• 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.3% Complete
• 26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.3% Complete
• 14.3% ... It is complicated
  14.3% Complete

1173 votes