Free events for Dying Matters Week all week!
Dying Matters Week 2025 – Thursday 4th September
📍 Helen Smith Room, Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua
Join us for a special day of storytelling, connection, and meaningful conversations as part of Dying Matters Week 2025:
🕘 10:00am Storytelling in English with Moira Wairama, award winning author of Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna.
A warm and reflective storytelling session celebrating life, memory, and connection.
🕦 11:30am – He Kōrero i te Reo Māori with Moira Wairama - Nani Jo me ngā Mokopuna Porohīanga.
🕘 1:00pm – The Whakaahuru Gentle Singers
Soothing songs that offer comfort and presence at the end of life.
🕙 1:45pm – Your Story Matters with Nicola Kane
Capturing life stories and memories for future generations.
🕛 3:00pm – Wills & Legal Matters with Gault Mitchell Law
Practical advice and guidance to support confident planning for the future.
🕑 4:00pm – Meditation & Singing Bowls with Annette Burrell
A calming, restorative session using sound and stillness to support rest and relaxation.
Then join us from 6:15pm at Pauatahanui Lighthouse Theatre for a special screening of The Last Journey — a movie fundraiser you won’t want to miss. (PAID EVENT)
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in...
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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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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