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Ngāti Kāpō o Aotearoa

Ngāti Kāpō o Aotearoa Inc. hosted its biennial conference 14-16 October 2005 at the Russley Hotel in Christchurch. A busy, productive and enjoyable weekend was had by all. Special thanks go to all who were in attendance and all who assisted us in achieving such a successful weekend. For a copy of the biennial report please contact Kania Worsley on 0800 770 990 or email to kania.w@xtra.co.nz. Ngāti Kāpō's new executive board are;
Charlotte Trevarthen - Chairperson
Maaka Tibble - Vice Chairperson
Stevie Stevens - Treasurer
Mereana Hemara - Secretary
Nigel Ngahiwi - Executive Member

Seasons greetings to all. Have a safe and happy Christmas break.

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Palmerston North walking group

There is an active walking group in Palmerston North that members might be interested in joining.

They meet every other Thursday at the RNZFB Palmerston North office and walk from there or take the mini-bus to outlying areas. Participants range from 35 years through to 90 years! The group has been going for over four years and has been involved with the Council and D.P.A. in the upgrading of several pedestrian crossings within the city. For more information please contact: Richard West and Lorraine Hutcheson in the Palmerston North office on Ph: (06) 350-2540.

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Gabriel Trust

There is no Gabriel Trust Christmas concert this year. Instead the Trust has chosen to work with the Auckland Philharmonia and the Orpheus Choir (Wellington) and perform in two separate concerts.

Foundation members appearing as soloists are Ju-Hyeon Han in the Auckland concert and Lisette Wesseling and Renee Patete in the Wellington concert. Collections will be taken at the end of all performances with all donations going to the RNZFB.

Dates: Auckland 16, 17 18 December and Wellington 16 December.

For further information, please contact Michael Turner, email: mfturner@xtra.co.nz

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Deafblind NZ Inc

Unbelievable. Another year has flown by and the time has come again to say we wish you a "Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all" - from Deafblind NZ Inc.

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New pamphlet from Retina New Zealand

Retina New Zealand has published a new pamphlet on retinal detachment providing information on the warning signs and treatment needed to save sight.

Retinal detachment can affect anyone at any time, even though just one in 10,000 people experience retinal detachment.

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Treatment must be prompt to avoid blindness. To order a copy of this pamphlet, please contact our secretary by emailing her at: secretary@retina.org.nz

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Updating your eye information

We endeavour to keep your eye information on our database as current as possible. This information is useful when:

  • Assisting members in their rehabilitation plan.
  • Planning future service requirements for members.
  • Setting up Support Groups.
  • Consulting with Government Agencies for funding.
  • Reporting to Government annual statistics.
  • Establishing priorities for and conducting research.

When you next visit your eye professional, please ask for a copy of the report to be sent to:

  • your local RNZFB office or
  • faxed to 09 355 6919 or
  • posted to RNZFB, Private Bag 99941, Newmarket, Auckland.

Your personal information is always treated in the strictest confidence.

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RNZFB complaints policy

We welcome your feedback, which helps ensure we are providing quality services.

We appreciate your compliments and we aim to resolve your concerns and or complaints in a professional and understanding manner.

If these cannot be sorted at the source, you may wish to take the matter further by contacting the manager concerned or the complaints coordinator, Adrienne Henderson (DM Quality Assurance), PO Box 2237, Dunedin or ph 03 466 4230

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Golf tournament

Every year the Lions Club of Papatoetoe arrange a golf tournament, donating the proceeds to the RNZFB.

Join them for a day of fun with great prizes for a great cause.

Venue: Wattledowns Golf Course, Manukau City

When: Sunday 26th February 2006, 11.00am shotgun start.

Prize giving approx 4.30pm. Entrance fee $25.00 per person.

Phone Len Biggs 09 2777147 for more information.

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Association of Blind Citizens

At this year's conference ABC celebrated 60 years of its existence and blind consumerism. Jack Shortt was made an Honorary Life Member of the Association and the NZ Association of Credit Unions received the Extra Touch Award for introducing the country's first Talking ATMs - removing another barrier faced by blind New Zealanders.

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