Don't miss the Marton Harvest Festival this Sunday!
It’s time to celebrate harvest season with a free family friendly event. There will be hundreds of stalls, vintage engine displays, Traction Engine rides, live music, home brew competitions and giant pumpkins.
Celebrity chef Simon Gault will be giving a presentation and judging the Pumpkin Pie Contest. Marton Harvest Festival should not be missed.
Winners of the $30,000 Elope to the Country competition will be getting married live at the event! So invite your family and friends and don't miss an amazing day out in the country.
Sunday March 31st
10am-4pm Marton Park
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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41.8% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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57.5% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today
From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.
We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.
Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.