African Safari - last minute space available for SOLO Lady Traveller to share with another lady
Ideal opportunity for 1 solo lady traveller to get to Africa and share that cost. Hosted by the fabulous Innovative Travel Company. If keen for more information on Africa and/or this trip - why not give me a lions roar on 021 251 2807 - Carole from Go4iT Travel!
Tick off your safari bucket list with the 24 day Southern Explorer, visiting Zambia, Namibia and Botswana The ideal safari for those looking for a variety of stunning scenery and African wildlife.
Only 9 spaces left, plus availability for one lady to share a twin room.
Begin your safari adventure in Victoria Falls where adventure abounds. The 24 day Southern Explorer, visiting Zambia, Namibia and Botswana, is guaranteed to depart on 10 May 2020 ex Livingstone. This is an ideal safari for those looking for a variety of stunning scenery, African wildlife and an adventure to the Okaukuejo Delta by mokoro (dugout canoe). All safaris are hosted by the amazing Andy Kibby who has been guiding tours in Africa for over 30 years, and all meals are prepared by incredible Kenyan chef, Nico Kamanga.
Southern Explorer Highlights:
• Viewing of the spectacular Victoria Falls
• Sunset cruise on the Upper Zambezi River
• Visit the world renowned Etosha National Park
• Twyfelfontein 6000 year old rock engravings
• Cape Cross Seal Reserve
• Namib Desert Park giant sand dunes
• Waterways of the Okavango Delta
• Chobe National Park game drive and river cruising
From $9,820 pp share twin
Departs 10 May 2020 | 24 Days ex Livingstone
Make 2020 all about an amazing Africa!
Carole from Go4iT!
The Travel Brokers, Member of Helloworld, TAANZ bonded
E. carole@go4it.co.nz
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Rehomeing My Cat
I need to rehome my old cat as I am moving overseas, and just can’t put her down. Can anybody help me out please
HOUSING AND COUNCILS 10 YEAR PLAN
Housing and the Council’s Ten Year Plan…
Actually, housing gets barely a mention in the Council’s Ten Year Plan.
And that is a significant problem because we all, except it seems the Council, are aware of the effects of the ‘baby boomer’ generation is happening now!
We have a rapid increase in the number of older adults over the age of 65 and a dramatic increase in adults over the age of 85 years.
Age Sector NZ has stated that 61,121 retirement units will be needed within the next ten years.
Statistics NZ estimates by 2040 approximately 600,000 65+ will be renting, so many of them will be living alone.
More older adults will experience housing insecurity in the coming years unless the country dramatically increases its supply of affordable homes for people ages 65 and up, who make up roughly one-fifth of the nation.
The Council currently operate 145 housing units for the elderly in a self-funded model. This approach is not keeping up with the need to upgrade and expand the housing stock. We are proposing to create a working capital fund of approximately $4m at a cost of $200,000 per
annum to provide for:
• Improvement and expansion of the housing for elderly service noting that this is contrary to
the current self-funding position of the Housing for the Elderly Policy.
• Expanding Council’s role in the provision of housing beyond housing for the elderly.
Given the crisis facing housing for older people this demonstrates a clear lack of interest, let alone commitment to the growing plight of so many of our older citizens.
An increasing share of people with low and fixed incomes will struggle to afford appropriate housing in the coming decade and we just don't have the housing and supports that we need for this growing population.
Our Council seems to continually dodge this issue - but it is growing larger day by day.
What can you do?
Contact your Council and tell them your concerns re housing for older adults.
If you can – urgently contact the Council by emailing a submission detailing your concerns to submissions@npdc.govt.nz or going online to: npdc.govt.nz/10-year-plan
Affordable housing for vulnerable older adults in our community is a ‘must’ not a ‘nice to have’
Gordon Hudson, Communications… 021 133 7244, gordonandjanr@xtra.co.nz
Positive Ageing NP
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