612 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

James Wattie Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

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30 minutes ago

Presents and gifts car boot sale

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

If you’re at loose ends and need a last minute pressie, I’m hanging out in the Village Club carpark with a bunch of cool stuff, all wallet friendly.

Come on up, check out the club, have a drink, join up. Buy a last minute gift for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, divorces, anniversary’s, housewarming, graduation or just because.

Gifts for all ages.

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6 hours ago

Electrician needed

Barbara from Raureka

Hi. Does anyone know of a good electrician who does not charge the earth. We need a security light disconnected and blocked off. Putting new one in in a different place.
Thanks
Barbara

3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.8% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11.2% Yes!
    11.2% Complete
672 votes