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Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.
The prize … View moreCanadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.
The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.
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Nominations are OPEN!
Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...
Nominations close on 10 May 2024.
There are three categories for the … View moreNominations are OPEN!
Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...
Nominations close on 10 May 2024.
There are three categories for the 2024 awards:
⭐Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a superstar volunteer.
⭐LEAD Team Governance Award – recognise the effort and contribution of your board volunteers.
⭐Employee Volunteering Team Award – thank a business team making a difference in the community.
Thank you to our sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.
Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.
To book your flu vaccine … View moreGet the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.
To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.
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Fitness & chair exercising at King Lion Hall 10am -11am every Tuesday morning. Age is NOT a problem exercising gives your body movement to enable you to move more freely . bring a hand towel & a drink bottle. $7 each person Hope to see you there. Cheers You can do it!!
Head to the Movies in the Vines – cut footloose this Saturday at Le Grá vineyard and watch Footloose on the big screen. Gates open at 6 pm with movie showing around 7:30 pm. Great fun for a settled Autumn evening.
Bring your own picnic or order a platter from the Le Grá kitchen. The caravan … View moreHead to the Movies in the Vines – cut footloose this Saturday at Le Grá vineyard and watch Footloose on the big screen. Gates open at 6 pm with movie showing around 7:30 pm. Great fun for a settled Autumn evening.
Bring your own picnic or order a platter from the Le Grá kitchen. The caravan bar will be serving drinks – wine, beer, cider and sodas (please don’t bring your own drinks). The popcorn, hot chocolates and ice block stand will be open again too. There’ll be some hay bales to lean against but do bring your own picnic blanket or your own deck chair. 🎥🎬🍷🧀
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Anyone interested in these leftovers from garage sale today. Also have mens and ladies clothing etc. Any questions message me
Today Mon 1st April
39 McMaster st Greytown
9.30-12pm
Craft items, clothing, records, plants, concrete reinforcing mesh, bedding etc
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Garage Sale
Monday 1st April
Bottom end of McMaster st Greytown
9.30-12pm ish
Come and have a browse and grab a bargain.
Garage Sale
Monday 1st April
Bottom end of McMaster st Greytown
9.30-12pm ish
Come and have a browse and grab a bargain.
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial … View moreSeven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.
Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.
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On tomorrow (30th) 8-11am at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt. Every popular plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, jigsaws, crafts, boxed die cast models & household things.
Garage sale
Sat 30th March
9.30-12pm
Bottom end of McMaster st Greytown
Come and have a browse and a bargain
Garage Sale
Sat 30th March
9.30-12pm
Bottom end of McMaster st Greytown
Come and have a browse and bargain
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