KiwiSaver Balances up, but gender savings gap persists
By Sonia Speedy New research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, shows the average KiwiSaver balance was up $4,444 compared to last year, […]
Seniors
Funding cuts, lead to difficult decisions
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. This month, we’ll continue feeling the impact of National’s choice to make everyday life harderfor New Zealanders.Here […]
MP Edmonds clinic at Aotea Summerset
Mana MP Barbara Edmonds went onsite to hold one of her popular MP clinics today at the Summerset Retirement Village in Aotea. Mana MP since […]
Porirua Libraries – Welcome to the Club
The message from Porirua Libraries is ‘Come & join our relaxed, informal monthly book clubs.’ At the book clubs you will find lively discussions, fresh […]
Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on
After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and […]
Name Release – body located, Titahi Bay
Police can now release the name of the person whose remains were discovered in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish […]
Ukulele Fun at Titahi Bay Library
Join the fun at the Titahi Bay Library and learn how to play the ukuele. Ten ukulele’s are available to test your skills (or bring […]
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG?
By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s, […]
Porirua overnight A&E may replace Doctors with phone service
Health officials in Porirua are considering replacing the overnight doctor at Kenepuru Community Hospital’s accident and medical centre with a telehealth service. It is a […]
Barbara Edmonds campaigns to keep Kenepuru’s after-hours service open
Labour MP for Mana, Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting […]