The Long Game: Planning for your later years
The Long Game is a series of events, supported by Nelson City and Tasman District Councils, designed to inspire a community conversation about what an ageing demographic means for our region and for each of us individually.
There are a series of events in Nelson and Richmond covering:
- Housing our ageing community (Monday 18 September )
- Staying well (Wednesday 20 September)
- Doing it differently - life and work after 50 (Friday 22 September)
- Senior Entrepreneurs (Friday 22 September)
- Our changing world - and how to prepare financially (Wednesday 27 September)
- Financial security in retirement (Wednesday 27 September)
There is more information on our website or download the programme or Phone (03) 546 0232.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
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?
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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