Recruitment open for our Positive Ageing Advisory Group
Our Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) is looking for new members now. But it's not all dancing and games - this year the group have had a big focus on housing and advocated for the extra $4m in funding for pensioner housing that came through in our Long Term Plan. Now there's something to celebrate!
Are you an older person with something to contribute? You can apply to join here: 👴👵
www.wdc.govt.nz...
📸 A dance workshop held this year as part of the Silver Festival (another PAAG initiative)
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.1% Yes
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34.5% Maybe?
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24.4% No
Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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