A group of volunteers are working to keep retirees’ minds active with the formation of a U3A group in Hauraki. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Life is for learning, even in retirement
A cluster of curious retirees are preparing for the inaugural lecture of their social learning group, starting up in Paeroa this month. U3A Hauraki will feature monthly speakers presenting lectures…
Nurse practitioner Alvi Idicula was honoured with a special jury mention at the Malayalam FM Community Excellence Awards Evening. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Nursing community spirit
When a flight attendant called for a medical professional on a Fiji-bound airplane, Alvi Idicula didn’t hesitate. The Thames Hospital-based nurse practitioner assessed the distressed patient, saw he was having…