Dying Matters Week
Dying Matters Week (1st - 7th Sept) connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to get affairs in order and navigate grief or loss.
Kāpiti Coast programme.
All welcome (It’s free).Just turn up.
Speaking at Paraparaumu Library:
Legal matters: Wills and Power of Attorney. Graham Mowbray (Kāpiti Law)
Monday 1st September at 10am
Advanced Care Plan workshop: Sean Thomspon (Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ)
Monday 1st Sept at 11am (until 1pm)
Nutrition: Easy to prepare, eat and digest: Bailey Scott, Nutritionist
Monday 1st Sept at 1pm
Seated Qi Gong: Mayank (Wisdom of Meditation)
Monday 1st Sept at 2pm
Coping with the fear of dying: Annette Burrell, Therapist (The Inner Path)
Monday 1st Sept at 5.30pm
Assisted Dying: Michael Nestmann (Te Whatu Ora)
Monday 1st September at 6.30pm
Options for Funerals: Andrew Malcolm, Funeral Director
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 10am
Caring for the Bereaved: Merryn Malcolm (Loss and Grief Centre)
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 11am
Childhood Parental Bereavement: Lee-Anne Duncan, stories of loss.
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 12 noon.
Planning your final farewell: Alina Reed (My Final Farewell)
Tuesday 2nd Sept at 1pm
Expo: Options for ageing and end of life care (and more)
Friday 5th Sept. Ocean Road Community Centre. 10am – 12 noon
Kāpiti Crematorium Open time: Andrew, Funeral director as well as KCDC
Cemetery, Burial & Cremation Advisors will be there to answer your questions.
131 Valley Road. Saturday 6th Sept. 10 am – 12 noon
Any questions: Annette 021 2997 456 annette@theinnerpath.co.nz
National information: www.gowithgrace.nz...
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
Make the holidays easier this year!
We’ve pulled together a few clever Christmas hacks thanks to Ryman resident, Sullen - simple ideas to save time and stress so you can enjoy more of the festive fun.
A few favourites:
- Hang tree lights vertically for an even glow
- Use reusable gift bags for quick, eco-friendly wrapping
- Prep food ahead to keep Christmas Day relaxed
Click read more for the full list of tips.
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