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23 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Charles Upham Retirement Village

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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21 minutes ago

What's On: RANGIORA MUSEUM MEETING

Norma from Rangiora

May 23rd, David Petrie, local photographer, will present "Who was John Verrall?" A self-employed photographer in North Canterbury? All welcome, 7.30pm, 29 Good Street. Free, but donations welcome. Supper served.
RANGIORA MUSEUM MEETING
  • Rangiora Museum
3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84% Yes
    84% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1590 votes
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1 hour ago

Gas Supply

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Is there a good gas supplier in the Ohoka region? I have been with Rockgas for 7 years now but ordering or even talking to them has become impossible.