13 days ago

Anzac Day

Anzac Day

There are opportunities across the motu for the public to come together to mark Anzac Day this year.

National Anzac Day events include the Dawn Service at 6.00am and the National Commemorative Service at 11.00am (both at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington), and the Atatürk Memorial Service at 2.30pm in Strathmore, Wellington. The Dawn Service and National Commemorative Service will be broadcast live by TVNZ 1 and RNZ National.

For those wanting to join the Anzac Day parade at the Dawn Service, veterans are asked to assemble on Tasman Street by 5.30am.

The Atatürk Memorial Service in Strathmore will include a wreath-laying ceremony. A shuttle service will be running from Bowes Crescent carpark to the memorial site for anyone who may require assistance accessing the site.

For more information about Anzac Day, visit the Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage website or see the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Facebook page.

To find out about events in your local community, visit the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association’s website or get in touch with your local council.
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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
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  • 12.5% No
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  • 1.7% Other - I'll share below!
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1148 votes
1 hour ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Malvina Major Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

Click read more for the full story.

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1 day ago

DOUGHNUT SALE THIS SATURDAY

Mark from Johnsonville

We've just secured a weekly location in Johnsonville for our SOURDOUGH DOUGHNUTS.
Across the road from Roroa Park and Malvina Major Retirement Village, we'll have a gazebo and have 7 flavours of artisan doughnuts available.
Pre-ordering from our website is easy if you'd prefer, plus there'll be no chance of them running out.
THIS SATURDAY FROM 9 AM - 1 PM. I'll post the flavours later today but they're on my website already to order.
WE WILL SELL DOUGHNUTS FROM THIS LOCATION EVERY WEEKEND.
www.familykitchenwithmark.co.nz...
Chocolate Sprinkle- filled with whipped vanilla creameux, topped with chocolate ganache and coloured candy sprinkles.

Apple and Quince Crumble- stuffed with poached & spiced apple and quince, glazed with vanilla icing and topped with buttered crumble.

Toffee and Pistachio-filled with toffee custard and topped with toffee icing and roasted pistachio nuts

Lemon and Raspberry- Filled with whipped sweet and sour berry compote, glazed with lemon icing and crispy meringue biscuit.

Cinnamon Sugared- Our sourdough doughnut tossed in sugar syrup and finished in cinnamon sugar.

Mango and Coconut Creme Brulee- Crispy glazed sugar topping with a whipped coconut cream and mango infused creme brulee filling

Eton Mess- Fruit jam and cream filling, raspberry, vanilla and crushed meringue topping