45 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Shona McFarlane 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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What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with your Family &visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and Gifts.
WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET
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1 day ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with your Family &visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and Gifts.
WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET
  • Waikanae Beach Community Hall