Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert
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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Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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85.3% Yes
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12.9% No
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1.8% Other - I'll share below!
Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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DOUGHNUT SALE THIS SATURDAY
We've just secured a weekly location in Johnsonville for our SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS.
Across the road from Roroa Park and Malvina Major Retirement Village, we'll have a gazebo and have 7 flavours of artisan doughnuts available.
Pre-ordering from our website is easy if you'd prefer, plus there'll be no chance of them running out.
THIS SATURDAY FROM 9 AM - 1 PM. I'll post the flavours later today but they're on my website already to order.
WE WILL SELL DOUGHNUTS FROM THIS LOCATION EVERY WEEKEND.
www.familykitchenwithmark.co.nz...
Chocolate Sprinkle- filled with whipped vanilla creameux, topped with chocolate ganache and coloured candy sprinkles.
Apple and Quince Crumble- stuffed with poached & spiced apple and quince, glazed with vanilla icing and topped with buttered crumble.
Toffee and Pistachio-filled with toffee custard and topped with toffee icing and roasted pistachio nuts
Lemon and Raspberry- Filled with whipped sweet and sour berry compote, glazed with lemon icing and crispy meringue biscuit.
Cinnamon Sugared- Our sourdough doughnut tossed in sugar syrup and finished in cinnamon sugar.
Mango and Coconut Creme Brulee- Crispy glazed sugar topping with a whipped coconut cream and mango infused creme brulee filling
Eton Mess- Fruit jam and cream filling, raspberry, vanilla and crushed meringue topping
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