Something I love about Mapua...
This morning I wasnt feeling great.But I got myself up and dressed, then went for a good walk around the neighbourhood, including a bit of hill work .I ran into three diferent neighbours, and stopped for a moment to talk.All quite random and quite wonderful, as it turned out. One of those neighbours talked about her husband, who has dementia, and she is struggling to cope. Another has had bowel cancer, has just found her boyfriend has been twotiming , and on top of that her children have recently left home.The third encounter was with a woman who lost her husband earlier this year.She would be considered elderly, except she is fitter and more active and alive than a lot of us, marching resolutely up the hills on this grey and chilly morning. I stopped and talked to all three , and came home feeling not only grateful and fortunate, but also really pleased I had taken the time stopped to talk with all of them. This is what community is, I need it as much as they do!
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.
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!
CLOSED TODAY
Red Cross Richmond will be closed today in observance of ANZAC Day. We will reopen on Friday, April 26th 9:00 am, and we'll be open throughout the weekend as usual (Saturday 9:00 -5:00 & Sunday 10:00-3:00).
Red Cross Richmond ❤️
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