Council services availability end-of-year 2018
Kia ora,
The Whakatāne District Council's main office will be closed from 5 pm Friday, 21 December and will re-open Thursday, 3 January 2019. Most Council services will either have reduced opening hours or be closed entirely during this period.
Normal hours will resume Thursday, 3 January 2019.
A full list of services' opening hours and refuse collection information over the end-of-year holiday period is available via the link below:
www.whakatane.govt.nz...
Have a safe and happy holiday.
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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43.6% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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55.8% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% 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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