644 days ago

Support our Yuri Bear Project

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear projectšŸ»ā¤ļø.

Weā€™re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

Weā€™ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!

If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.

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2 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day 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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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 81.7% Yes
    81.7% Complete
  • 18.2% No
    18.2% Complete
  • 0.1% Other - I'll share below
    0.1% Complete
864 votes
15 hours ago

Tips for moving to a retirement village with a pet

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Moving to a retirement village marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities waiting to be explored. Naturally, you want to share this journey with your beloved furry companion, and at Ryman, you are welcome to bring your pet along, provided they are suitable for the village environment.

Once your pet is approved for the village, the focus shifts to ensuring a smooth transition for them. Dogs and cats, being creatures of habit, may find relocating stressful. However, with patience and a thoughtful approach, we can mitigate their anxiety and help them settle into their new surroundings seamlessly.

For more tips click read more.

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16 hours ago

Have you seen this flower?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

The pretty but deadly cape tulip will start flowering soon, and is known to be growing in the Marlborough Sounds. MPI wants anyone who finds it to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New Zealand on 0800 80 99 66.

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