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Pet of the Day: Meet Randy and Gene
Look carefully at this picture and you will see there are three cats!
Randy and Gene live in the Lower Hutt suburb of Avalon.
"Brothers Randy and Gene chat to Grey Cat through the cat flap (social distancing). Randy and Gene run a muck through the Avalon neighbourhood with their pal who often sneaks in and eats their food.
Randy likes to watch keep watch of all the goings on in the neighbourhood, he lives in Ferretti Grove, Avalon with his brother Gene and human mum and dad (Kaye and Alex). Randy is a very friendly and curious little boy and enjoys making new friends - I know this due to the text messages I get about his whereabouts - usually napping at the neighbour's place."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
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Dementia Friendly Living at Ryman
All of Ryman’s New Zealand villages have gained a Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand.
This reflects our commitment to creating safe, supportive communities to improve the experiences of residents living with dementia.
Our purpose-built care centres and personalised support ensure residents feel comfortable and secure while maintaining their independence.
We offer specialist dementia care at Charles Fleming Village in Waikanae.
Click the read more below to learn more about our dementia friendly approach.
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WAIKANAE ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY INC
RARANGA (weaving) WORKSHOP
Nau mai haere mai
Welcome to our First Weaving Workshop 2025
Join us and learn the art and knowledge of Weaving under the guidance of Tash from Awhi Mai Toi and Shona from Tuakana Teina Rongoā
Where: 27a Elizabeth Street Waikanae
Date: Sunday 30th March 9am to 3pm
$50 per pp
10 places only
This is a beginner’s workshop to embrace the learnings of mahi Raranga.
No experience is required just bring an open mind to experience a touch of Te Ao Māori in the following areas.
*Karakia- (prayer).
*Tikitanga -Whakapapa, Pūrākau (history ,stories) – learn to connect a Wairua,a Tinana a Hineangaro.
*The first workshop you will learn about Harakeke and create beautiful Putiputi-(flowers) to take home.
*Materials supplied
*Wai rākau infused herbal tea and drinks – provided by Shona Tuakana Teina Rongoa.
Contact – Donna Kennedy
Email donna.kennedy72@outlook.com
Or 021 255 0519 Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society Inc
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Local Art and Craft exhibition
We are a small gallery on the coast that showcases local arts and craft.
Opening hours: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Thursday to Sunday.
Kāpiti Gallery and Workrooms 192 Matai Road, Raumati Beach.
Our new exhibition Inspirations 25. it is a collaboration between the Jewellery group and the oil painting group
When you visit remember to pick up a flyer that will give you all the dates for what's coming up in our exhibition space in 2025
If you are interested in joining the society, please visit our website
kapitiartsandcrafts.com...
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