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Small village in Holland exists solely to help people with dementia feel safe and part of community

May 2, 2016 – 7:40 am |

New Zealand’s oldest person turns 108 and shares her secrets for a long, happy life

April 21, 2016 – 4:00 am |

New Zealand’s oldest person Annie Mason has just turned 108.  Stuff reports that her advice for reaching such a lofty age is “Whatever life throws at you, you work your way through it.”  Read the article here.
 
 

World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers Competing at NZ Hip Hop Champs

April 22, 2014 – 8:04 pm |

The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Dance Group: The Hip Op-eration Crew will be competing head-to-head against the top Hip Hop Mega Dance Crews from around the country on Friday 2nd May 2014.
 
The hip hop mega crew …

World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers Competing at NZ National Hip Hop Championships

March 30, 2014 – 7:38 pm |

Media Release
29th March 2014
 
World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers Competing at NZ National Hip Hop Championships

The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Dance Group: The Hip Op-eration Crew will be competing head-to-head against the top Hip Hop Mega Dance Crews …

Gardening with Soul features 92 year old Wellington ‘gardening nun’ with can-do attitude

September 3, 2013 – 2:55 pm | One Comment

Spring celebration of new life in gardens and on the big screen
Note: Auckland members of Club Happyzine go in the draw to win a double pass to this epic Kiwi movie!
PRESS RELEASE
Sell-out sessions, standing ovations …

Nanas On The Prowl

August 6, 2013 – 1:09 pm |

Kristina Jensen
This has simply got to be one of the best feel-good stories ever. Nine women in Tennessee, calling themselves the Nine Nanas, have been prowling about in secret for the last 30 years ‘doing …

Onehunga’s 80 year old soccer player will keep on playing

July 31, 2013 – 1:55 pm |

Being active is a lifelong passion and New Zealand’s oldest football player, Ernie Hall at age 80 is living proof of that. He has held that record since he was aged 70 and been playing …

Kiwi home for elderly people runs on faith

July 18, 2013 – 3:38 pm | One Comment

I was inspired to hear about this independent home for the elderly, in Fairlie, which is near Timaru.
This home – and it’s important that it’s seen as a home, rather a rest home (because it’s …

The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Crew Given Top Honour

April 9, 2013 – 6:12 pm |

Media Release
7th April 2013
 
The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Crew Given Top Honour
The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Dance Group: The Hip Op-eration Crew is honoured to be selected as special guest performers at the New Zealand …

World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers To Make World History

April 2, 2013 – 11:23 am |

Media Release
1st April 2013
World’s Oldest Hip Hoppers To Make World History
The World’s Oldest Hip Hop Dance Group: The Hip Op-eration Crew will be making world history when they compete head-to-head against the top Hip …

Alzheimer’s – Any benefits? By Paul Smetana

February 19, 2012 – 2:58 pm |

I’ve spent about 30 years working as a Diversional Therapist and nurse in Nursing Homes, and in the community. I have been working with people who have all the various stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. While …

The Greatest Gift – by Paul Smetana

October 5, 2011 – 9:03 pm |

Paul Smetana runs the blog Be Touched By Life.  He draws upon thirty years work experience with people as a community carer in Aged Care to share the insight into the keys of happiness.
In life, …

Opportunity to Recognise and Reward Senior Achievers

September 1, 2011 – 12:55 pm |

Opportunity to recognise & reward Senior achievers
Nominations are being sought from around the country for the Countdown Senior New Zealander of the year as part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012.
This Award …

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