Dying Matters Week
Dying Matters Week (1st - 7th Sept) connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to get affairs in order and navigate grief or loss.
Kāpiti Coast programme.
All welcome (It’s free).Just turn up.
Speaking at Paraparaumu Library:
Legal matters: Wills and Power of Attorney. Graham Mowbray (Kāpiti Law)
Monday 1st September at 10am
Advanced Care Plan workshop: Sean Thomspon (Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ)
Monday 1st Sept at 11am (until 1pm)
Nutrition: Easy to prepare, eat and digest: Bailey Scott, Nutritionist
Monday 1st Sept at 1pm
Seated Qi Gong: Mayank (Wisdom of Meditation)
Monday 1st Sept at 2pm
Coping with the fear of dying: Annette Burrell, Therapist (The Inner Path)
Monday 1st Sept at 5.30pm
Assisted Dying: Michael Nestmann (Te Whatu Ora)
Monday 1st September at 6.30pm
Options for Funerals: Andrew Malcolm, Funeral Director
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 10am
Caring for the Bereaved: Merryn Malcolm (Loss and Grief Centre)
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 11am
Childhood Parental Bereavement: Lee-Anne Duncan, stories of loss.
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 12 noon.
Planning your final farewell: Alina Reed (My Final Farewell)
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 1pm
Expo: Options for ageing and end of life care (and more)
Friday 5th Sept. Ocean Road Community Centre. 10am – 12 noon
Kāpiti Crematorium Open time: Andrew, Funeral director as well as KCDC
Cemetery, Burial & Cremation Advisors will be there to answer your questions.
131 Valley Road. Saturday 6th Sept. 10 am – 12 noon
Any questions: Annette 021 2997 456 annette@theinnerpath.co.nz
National information: www.gowithgrace.nz...
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.5% Hmm, maybe?
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9.5% Yes!
THE WAIKANAE BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
WHEN:-
Sunday 14 December - 10am - 1pm
LOCATION:-
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach
FUN FOR THE KIDS:-
Guess who's making an appearance at around 11am? He'll be flying out again around 12ish so make sure you take a photo of the kids with him! He may even have a few Christmas treats in his sack!
DISCOVER UNIQUE AND QUALITY ITEMS:-
With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping at the market where you'll find a huge variety of high-quality, reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas. You'll discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
GIFTS FOR THE KIDS:-
Meet local author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many children's adventure books along with Jane and her handmade crochet toys, along with Helen and her huge range of awesome handmade children's dress ups and dolls clothes etc.
MEET UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:-
Meet up with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit to this great, friendly community market.
Don't miss it... support local!
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