The great depression of the 1930’s spurred a “waste not want not” attitude that defined consumer patterns for a generation. Decades later, the oil supply shock in the 70’s led to the first efforts of energy conservation and efficiency. In more recent times, over the period of just a few …
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With so much information around COVID-19 at the moment it is advisable to make sure you get accurate up to date information. Here’s the link to the government’s COVID-19 site. This website tells you everything you need to know on a variety of topics including self-isolation, essential businesses and financial …
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Care for the Elderly Conference AUCKLAND 12th – 13th May 2016 ‘Valuing People, Living Well’. The conference theme speaks right into the heart of all that motivates us as we work in this area. It captures our aim to be constantly seeking to find better ways to support older people …
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So, after all the culture, I went to the All Blacks versus Namibia rugby game! Was interesting and of course most people cheered for Namibia – the Brits always support the underdogs. I wasn’t very impressed with the Olympic Stadium. Poor signage, soul-less inside and not that easy to get …
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The Crow Girl Erik Axl Sund Random House Books RRP $37.00 This massive, and I really mean MASSIVE, tome was quite challenging to even begin. A book this long, with such small font can seem overwhelming – however a quick check of the cover let me know that this was …
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The Lady in the Van Starring – Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings Director – Nicholas Hytner Writer – Alan Bennett Synopsis – This film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in …
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House of Robots: Robots Go Wild! (House of Robots 2) By James Patterson RRP: $18.99 (paperback) $35.00 (hardback) Random House Hi I’m Grace. I am 9 years old and I am reviewing a book called House of Robots: Robots go wild by James Patterson. In this book the main character …
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One thing I’m really looking forward to this Cup and Show week is heading to the Canterbury A&P Show on Friday. Its been a long time since I’ve been, so I’m looking forward to is the food stalls, the woodchoppers, and the farmyard area with all the animals. I have …
Read More »Robyn, what are some of the ways Te Pou is improving wellbeing for Older People in NZ and by your workforce development in pacific health and disability services? Robyn Shearer: Te Pou o Te Whakaaro Nui, incorporating Matua Raki, is the national centre for evidence based workforce …
Read More »1. You need a good support system For a plant to grow it needs nurturing and support. This can be in the form of rain, sunshine, fertiliser, trimming and weeding but can also include support from other plants, a good solid foundation and maybe a rock or a fence to …
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