Anzac Memory; We will remember them..
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A while back, I was sitting in the day lounge of the Resthome with my mum ( who hass since passed) on one side, and a delightful resident lady on my other.
Over our cuppa we began to chat;
I asked her what was life before she lived in Resthome care like for her?
She replied, It was over in a flash;
One minute I was happily raising our family on a sheep farm, (which we were bilited after the war) helping in the sheds, working alongside my darling husband; the next minute our children had grown and left the country life for the city to find their own way.
Then of course there was the war to live through.
I listened as a silence passed while she recalled that time.
My darling then had a stroke and died. she said sadly...and before I knew it, I became overnight frail, and so here I am...spoken in one flippant sentence.
She reminded me; and said" One day your life will flash before your eyes".
I couldn't help but see her eyes filled with tears, mixed in love,joy, sadness and wisdom all rolled into one, when she said that.It stuck.
It reminded me how quickly time does pass and how right this elegant lady was...also just how much knowledge and opportunity for connection I value in our wise older generation.
I guess now with war, Its the Internet as our Cyber war, not to mention the 1st and 2nd world war or the wars in places with civil war, then there's all terrorism and ethnic violence just to name futile war's.
Dear oh Dear we never learn."She said".
Yet even with all these wars we can still fight and find life is worth enjoying.
Some may say a bucket list is not worth having.
But I say with the going down of the sun, I will always remember to enjoy life, because of those who lost theirs for me.
Even in the Resthome.
I would say it's more vital than ever... on the fact that you aint gonna live forever , you might as well do whatever you enjoy (within reason) and to be as happy as you can while you do live!
I know it's not easy, yet TRY to live as if ALL days matter, even the prickly ones..and with the knees going.
If we could ALL surrender that which you cannot change, accept one another as we are, how life would change.
I say enjoy what you enjoy, even the little seemingly everyday things , like a meal with family or a cup of tea are worthy of pleasure.
Keep a bucket list;
Fill it often; Because one minute, one day, one year it will be over..in a flash..dont waste a second in sadness any longer than you have too. ok.
Happiness is in your head and hands!
We are still blessed beyond this...and we cannot forget.
Hugs x 🥇
I cam across these fine looking soilders and horses in #eketahuna -seemed fitting ..
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘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
At just 8 years old, Nina-Mae already has Wellington Council listening! 👏
She’s speaking up for safer roads for her and her classmates—fuelled by a desire for independence and maybe even a budding interest in politics.
So here’s the big question: how do we create space for every voice in our community to be heard?
It’s great that the Council is paying attention 👂 but what small actions can we all take to keep our whole community involved and engaged?
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