2847 days ago

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Best wishes to you all for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope you have a relaxing break and an opportunity to enjoy catching up with friends and family.

If you’re travelling away, please take it easy on the roads and come back to our beautiful District safe and refreshed.

Our main office will be closed from midday 23 December and will re-open Wednesday, 4 January 2017. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely during this period.

Normal hours will resume Wednesday, 4 January 2017.

A full list of services' opening hours over the end-of-year holiday period is available on our website - if you're looking for what's on check out the link to the School Holiday section of whakatane.com.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

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Changing the conversation around dementia

Bob Owens Retirement Village

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.

Click read more for the full article.

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5 days ago

Tray chic

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Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love to family or friends with Resene colours, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene FX Paint Effects Medium.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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7 days ago

Join us at our Walk in Wednesdays

Bob Owens Retirement Village

Join us any Wednesday in October and November, 10am - 3pm and experience the Ryman lifestyle that awaits.

Learn about our living options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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