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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 … View moreCanadian 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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Nominations are OPEN!
Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...
Nominations close on 10 May 2024.
There are three categories for the … View moreNominations are OPEN!
Now is the time to nominate the volunteers that you want to thank and celebrate for their contribution to the community. Know a great volunteer? Nominate them now at www.volunteerwellington.nz...
Nominations close on 10 May 2024.
There are three categories for the 2024 awards:
⭐Mitre10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award – celebrate a superstar volunteer.
⭐LEAD Team Governance Award – recognise the effort and contribution of your board volunteers.
⭐Employee Volunteering Team Award – thank a business team making a difference in the community.
Thank you to our sponsors Mitre 10 MEGA Wellington (Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt) and LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership.
Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.
To book your flu vaccine … View moreGet the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.
To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit
Join Tai Chi Instructor Andrew Hardwick, for a rejuvenating Tai Chi class on Wednesday evenings at Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub. In these sessions, we will focus on improving your health, breath, balance, posture, flexibility, and mindset. Whether you’re a beginner or an … View moreJoin Tai Chi Instructor Andrew Hardwick, for a rejuvenating Tai Chi class on Wednesday evenings at Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub. In these sessions, we will focus on improving your health, breath, balance, posture, flexibility, and mindset. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this class is perfect for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being. Note: Your Tai Chi Instructor, Andrew Hardwick, is a member of the New Zealand National Tai Chi Ch'uan Association Inc. (NZNTCCA) Enjoy 10 sessions per term for just $90 if paid in advance Alternately, pay $10 per session on the day. Embrace a new journey to wellness and vitality with Tai Chi.
www.andrewhardwick.co.nz...
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Fitness & chair exercising at King Lion Hall 10am -11am every Tuesday morning. Age is NOT a problem exercising gives your body movement to enable you to move more freely . bring a hand towel & a drink bottle. $7 each person Hope to see you there. Cheers You can do it!!
Heretaunga Players is proud to present a double bill of 1-act comedies as our first production of 2024. What’s more, we’ve got a bunch of new local actors to introduce to you, so come along for an evening of frivolity and to support the newbies!
The first play is called ‘The Friday Night … View moreHeretaunga Players is proud to present a double bill of 1-act comedies as our first production of 2024. What’s more, we’ve got a bunch of new local actors to introduce to you, so come along for an evening of frivolity and to support the newbies!
The first play is called ‘The Friday Night Radio Play’ by Damian Trasler. It's an exciting night for the Branston family. The premier of aspiring writer Geoff's radio play is about to be broadcast and the family is gathered to listen. But just as it is about to start, the fuses blow. To ensure that Grandma is not disappointed, the show must go on...
And the second play is called ‘Anger Management’ by Robert Scott. A group anger management session takes a turn for the worse when the facilitator suggests the participants re-enact the things that got them sent there in the first place.
11 - 20 April 2024
The Studio, Ward Street, Upper Hutt
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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 … View moreSeven-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.
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On tomorrow (30th) 8-11am at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt. Every popular plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, jigsaws, crafts, boxed die cast models & household things.
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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 … View moreThe 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.
The new Government has done a number of wrong moves or backward steps but not in announcing a return of a number of reduced speed restrictions to their former limits and to speed up the process of making some sections of motorways 110km zones.
This has much to do with open highways reduced … View moreThe new Government has done a number of wrong moves or backward steps but not in announcing a return of a number of reduced speed restrictions to their former limits and to speed up the process of making some sections of motorways 110km zones.
This has much to do with open highways reduced under the Labour-Greens Govt from 100km to 80km and inner cities and towns from 50km down to 40km and 30 km.
One of the most obvious is State Highway 2 between Featheston and Carterton which is virtually a straight road in a rural area and suddenly without much consideration has been restricted to 80km.
But closer to home what I would like to see is Alexander Road in Upper Hutt returned to 80km instead of the new speed restriction of 50km. This road incorporates a golf course on one side and a military encampment on the other and further along has fully high fenced-in urban housing and has several round-abouts which each automatically reduces speed to as low as 30km-40km when approaching and during the rounding.
I hope that the Government can knock some sense into the UHCC who engineered this new restricted speed in Alexander Road which is easy pickings for the cops to make some money but otherwise not doing much good and has had a very low accident rating.
Hi everyone
It is with great pleasure that I can announce my intention to bring my "Not Strictly Tai Chi" classes back home to Upper Hutt
Yesterday I took a look round the new Maidstone Sports Hub and found it to be ideal. They are also interested in adding Tai Chi to the growing … View moreHi everyone
It is with great pleasure that I can announce my intention to bring my "Not Strictly Tai Chi" classes back home to Upper Hutt
Yesterday I took a look round the new Maidstone Sports Hub and found it to be ideal. They are also interested in adding Tai Chi to the growing selection of other sports that will be there
With excellent parking facilities and wheelchair access, it promises to be a great venue!
My plan is to run classes in blocks of 10 weeks, during school term times, beginning with Term Two (29 April - 27 Sept)
There will be 2 classes per week, and you sign up for the Wednesday or Thursday classes, or for both
Wednesday evenings 7pm - 8pm (Ten Classes in Term Two)
Just $90 for 10 classes if you pay upfront
Or if you want to drop in casually it will be $10 per person per class
By paying upfront you effectively get 1 free class per term
(Yes I know, cheap eh? - You will be getting my 2020 prices!)
Thursday mornings 10am - 11am (Ten Classes in Term Two)
Just $90 for 10 classes if you pay upfront
Or if you want to drop in casually it will be $10 per person per class
By paying upfront you effectively get 1 free class per term
(Yes I know, cheap eh? - You will be getting my 2020 prices!)
Please let me know who is interested
Andrew Hardwick
Tai Chi Instructor
Member of NZ National Tai Chi Ch'uan Association Inc
Contact 0211532508
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