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Thanks to all who responded to my post on the Age Concern messaging and it was interesting to see a wide range of views expressed. It seemed fairly evenly split between those who thought it was OK and those who didnt. There were many who thought the end justified the means. If we rescued a … View moreThanks to all who responded to my post on the Age Concern messaging and it was interesting to see a wide range of views expressed. It seemed fairly evenly split between those who thought it was OK and those who didnt. There were many who thought the end justified the means. If we rescued a couple of lost souls it was worth riding roughshod over the rest of us!! It was the reverse of utilitarianism (working on principles of the greatest good for the greatest number of people) which is widely regarded as a public health principle. I think there is a danger in this approach that we become insensitive and callous in our desire to tick off the goals and objectives. We need to give personal issues the respect they deserve. This approach can also disempower communities and people opt out PDQ if they think people are over-riding them.
Others thought that because it wasn't relevant to them, it didnt matter. So what if we re-framed it? How about if you got an email asking you "Do you have a drinking problem Jane?" or similar. You probably dont, (though statistically speaking you may be surprised at how many people it would apply to) but you may well resent being asked this question, by a stranger, in a social media setting which is a public platform. To my mind, there's no difference between this question and the one posed by age concern, from a social/ethical standpoint. This is not an appropriate venue for this type of inquiry which is personal and sensitive.
If I had been asked to send this message around by an employer I would have refused, point blank. But I may have been more willing to send something around that posed some "what if" scenarios, e.g. "how many people have felt lonely this winter" ............ "If you have felt lonely recently.............. " " Would you consider being part of our visiting service?" and or "would you like to be involved in visiting others?" I dont think this would offend anyone and gives people the option of responding, putting them at the center of the process.
Do you know someone who doesn't enjoy driving as much as they used to? Perhaps they don't feel as confident with the increased numbers of vehicles on the roads. We're running Staying Safe refresher workshops for senior drivers in the spring. Sign up to our newsletter, … View moreDo you know someone who doesn't enjoy driving as much as they used to? Perhaps they don't feel as confident with the increased numbers of vehicles on the roads. We're running Staying Safe refresher workshops for senior drivers in the spring. Sign up to our newsletter, 'Chatter', to find out more.
Starting this Thursday at 11:30AM until 1PM - a Mid-Week writing group will commence at Writers Plot Bookshop and run weekly from Aug 15 until Sept 12th then start up again on the last Thursday of October and run until Dec 19th at which time we will break for Christmas and be back in the New Year. … View moreStarting this Thursday at 11:30AM until 1PM - a Mid-Week writing group will commence at Writers Plot Bookshop and run weekly from Aug 15 until Sept 12th then start up again on the last Thursday of October and run until Dec 19th at which time we will break for Christmas and be back in the New Year.
This is a structured group with lessons and challenges.
Expressions of interest should be emailed to:
writersplotreadersread@outlook.com
or call into the shop during the week or phone us during the week!
There is a small cost for this group (like our other groups). $5 per day
tea/coffee and biscuits provided.
The Saturday writers meetup will continue on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am to 12.30pm.
Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.
In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front … View moreStuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.
In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front lines of mental health are moving, yet also full of moments of surprise, tenderness and humour.
There are seven episodes. Two are available now and the following five will be released each Monday. Listen to the latest podcast here.
Our KiwiRail team will be in your neighborhood carrying out maintenance tamping operations to make sure it continues to hold the tracks firmly in place for a smooth ride. If you live along the railway you’ll notice some noise. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. … View moreOur KiwiRail team will be in your neighborhood carrying out maintenance tamping operations to make sure it continues to hold the tracks firmly in place for a smooth ride. If you live along the railway you’ll notice some noise. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. More information: Contact us here
We will be holding a public meeting on Thursday 15 August to update residents on where we are at with the pipelines project and to discuss what's coming up.
When: 6.00pm, Thursday 15th August
Where: Executive Suite, Massey University, Wallace Street
Representatives from Wellington Water, the… View moreWe will be holding a public meeting on Thursday 15 August to update residents on where we are at with the pipelines project and to discuss what's coming up.
When: 6.00pm, Thursday 15th August
Where: Executive Suite, Massey University, Wallace Street
Representatives from Wellington Water, the Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and our contractor Brian Perry Civil will be at the meeting.
There will be a presentation starting at 6.00pm, with plenty of time afterwards for questions and discussion.
If you have any queries about the meetings or the pipelines project, please contact Suzanne – suzannep@fcc.co.nz or 027 607 2498.
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