VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ONEHUNGA ENLIVEN DAY CLUB PROGRAMME
Onehunga’s Day Club for older people with dementia is looking for volunteers.
The Day Club is held four days a week from Tuesday to Friday at the Onehunga Cooperating Parish Church Hall in Grey’s Ave and is run by Enliven Auckland as a community service funded by the Auckland District Health Board.
The club offers people with dementia the opportunity to socialise, have a change of scenery and take part in activities like art work, singalongs, physical exercise, watching movies, playing housie and other games.
Day Club programme participants get a home-cooked lunch which is prepared on site. They can attend up to four days a week and there is a weekly group outing to places like the Parnell Rose Gardens.
“One important aspect of our programme is that it provides a break for care givers who do such a great job of looking after people with dementia,” says Eva Tollemache, the Day Club’s team leader.
Eva says the volunteers are a huge support to the programme.
“Our volunteers can be any age – the youngest we have had was 20 and the oldest was in her 70s. We have had males and females. The important thing is that they understand dementia and are patient and compassionate. Having a good sense of humour helps too.”
The programme also has spaces for more participants.
Enliven provides home and community services for older people and those of any age who have disabilities or injuries. Its services promote independence, dignity and well being. If you are interested in volunteering for the Day Club, please contact Jess Osborne on 09 622 4782 ext 9302 or Eva Tollemache on 09 622 9696 ext 9315.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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