Quick Update
Yep, as usual I’m busy! On Saturday I spent the day raising money for Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust outside Pak ‘N’ Save, Palmerston North. I had a great but tiring day talking to people about the role ADNZ Ben plays in my life and how some of the other amazing dogs are changing lives […]
Asssitance Dogs New Zealand Trust Annual Appeal
Its that time of year again, where those of us with Assistance Dogs NZ Trust Dogs get out and raise some funds to help other New Zealanders have better lives with the help of these amazing dogs. If you can spend a few hours tomorrow or Saturday please get in touch with Wendy at the […]
Pre Aug 1st Disabled Persons Meeting.
Just a quick note to let those in the Mid Central region that there is going to be a Disabled Person’s meeting on Tues the 25th July from 10 am till 12 noon at the Easie Living center on Main St. Just a bit of a get together to discuss the upcoming Enabling Good Lives […]
Throwback Thursday
Back in early (10 – 12) March I got out to Donnelleys’ Flats, Tararua Forest Park with Outdoor Training NZ, Manawatu Branch. I was helping out with teaching on a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award outdoor training. Below is my trip report.
A Successful trip out.
I’ve been trying to write this blog for over a week. I’ve started a couple of times and just couldn’t form the words on the page. I’ve found this a hard trip report to write as although I got home safely not accomplishing “Plan A” has been bugging me; it’s that “goal achiever” part […]
Mid Central System Transformation Hui
On Wednesday I attended the Mid Central System Transformation hui. This hui was held as an opportunity for disabled people/people with disability/people with impairments/etc (use your preferred terminology/label) to have our input into “transforming” the way Disability Support Services are delivered and accessed.
Throwback Thursday
I’d thought I’d start the blog with a Throwback Thursday. A reasonably recent throwback to February this year; this will be a trip I will always remember as a highlight. You will find a full trip report on the “Trip Reports” page and you will find the pictures on the “Pictures” (you may have to […]
Rangiwahia Hut, Tararua Forest Park
9–11 February 2017 Sunset on Feb 9, 2017; Rangiwahia Hut After talking for months about wanting to head up to “Rangi Hut”, just outside Rangiwahia and posted as a 2 – 3 hour walking, I finally got to do it. I hadn’t done a “solo” for around 12 years and the mountains were calling my […]