Free events for Dying Matters Week all week!
Dying Matters Week 2025 – Thursday 4th September
📍 Helen Smith Room, Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua
Join us for a special day of storytelling, connection, and meaningful conversations as part of Dying Matters Week 2025:
🕘 10:00am Storytelling in English with Moira Wairama, award winning author of Nanny Jo and the Wild Mokopuna.
A warm and reflective storytelling session celebrating life, memory, and connection.
🕦 11:30am – He Kōrero i te Reo Māori with Moira Wairama - Nani Jo me ngā Mokopuna Porohīanga.
🕘 1:00pm – The Whakaahuru Gentle Singers
Soothing songs that offer comfort and presence at the end of life.
🕙 1:45pm – Your Story Matters with Nicola Kane
Capturing life stories and memories for future generations.
🕛 3:00pm – Wills & Legal Matters with Gault Mitchell Law
Practical advice and guidance to support confident planning for the future.
🕑 4:00pm – Meditation & Singing Bowls with Annette Burrell
A calming, restorative session using sound and stillness to support rest and relaxation.
Then join us from 6:15pm at Pauatahanui Lighthouse Theatre for a special screening of The Last Journey — a movie fundraiser you won’t want to miss. (PAID EVENT)
🔗 Register here: lnkd.in...
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
Decks decks Ashton Building
We can do a couple of small repairs or additions to deck areas before Christmas, maybe 🤔. Contact Pete Ashton 7days 0274403242
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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