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New Online Grief Support Platform, Griefity, Set To Change The Way People Navigate Loss And Bereavement | Scoop News
A new online grief support platform aims to create connections through technology and offer practical support to those experiencing grief and loss.
Little-used park tipped for shared home for seniors in Marlborough
Russell Hopkins was out for a walk one day in Blenheim when he decided he might have found the perfect spot to have a shared home for over-65s.
Koi Tū webinar: Addressing the challenges to social cohesion
Thursday 31 August 2023, 6.30pm – 7.30pm (online)
Hear from two of NZ’s top researchers who will discuss social cohesion and how we can strengthen institutional and social trust.
Like many men, I had few close friends. So I began a friendship quest.
In a recent Washington Post article, 71-year-old Leonard Felson tells about embarking on a one-month quest to re-establish a circle of friends.
The Wiggles bringing generations together
This morning, as I travelled into Wellington on the train, I met some grandparents in their 70s and their 2-year old granddaughter on their way to a Wiggles concert at the Opera House. All three were bubbly and happy, the grandparents enjoying the excitement of the...
Research shows the importance of extended family and whānau for young people
New evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand study demonstrates the importance of relationships with extended family and whānau in the lives of young New Zealanders.