1114 days ago

Our words from times of war

Matt Rilkoff Reporter from Taranaki Daily News

In commemoration of Anzac Day, the Taranaki Daily News is joining all other Stuff titles in the hunt for letters sent to by loved ones during times of war. These may be letters from those who served, or to those who served. They may be more than 100 years old, or they may be much more recent. We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your families. These letters will remain with you - we will just take a copy, which may then be published as part of our Anzac Day coverage. We aim to have about 25 to 30 letters from Taranaki. If you have any letters you would like to share, please email matthew.rilkoff@stuff.co.nz

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4 hours ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tū Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Find out more

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16 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

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 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.

Click read more for the full article.

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3 days ago

Naturopathy and Bowen work so well to support your wellbeing

Annemarie from Holistic Health Taranaki

I saw Cushla last week and barely recognised her; she looked well-rested, calm and confident.
Cushla and I worked together over the course of a few months to support her own health as well as that of her baby son.
At the time she was at her wits end, sleep deprived and at a loss as to how to curb this downward spiral. The personalised remedy blend for him, and Baby Bowen enabled a positive change in him, which allowed Cushla to come up for air, and recharge her own battery with a personalised approach as well.
What a fabulous outcome for both!

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