Become a Dementia Friend
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?
September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?
Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.
Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
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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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Course
Come join me for some cooking fun!
Indian cuisine, with it's vast repertoire of vegetable and lentil dishes, is a vegetarian foodie's paradise!
If you are looking for ways to add more vegetables and vegetarian protein to your diet in delicious new ways, this course is for you!
Learn how to cook with spices, and a variety of legumes so easily and affordably available in local markets. Make your own paneer, roti, and learn other techniques integral to Indian cooking.
Think spicy vegetable Jhalfrezi, mild and moorish Butter Paneer, mouthwatering curries and stir fries and more.
Pick up skills that will empower you to create delicious, wholesome Indian food in your own kitchen!
When: Wednesday 7-9pm starting 8 May. Cost $155
Hop on to the Papanui High School's website to find out more and to book your place on this popular course -
www.papanui.school.nz...