Working with hoki fish eyes, a waste by-product from the fishing industry, Dr Laura Domigan extracts sufficient quantities of nanoscale crystallin proteins to look at using these to repair or replace corneal tissue in human eyes, and to make transparent biomaterials – namely thin films, gels and adhesives. … Continue Reading
Technology is moving fast, how do we help seniors keep up and benefit from this change?
Many seniors haven’t had the opportunity to learn new technology and need some help to experience the wonderful benefits it can offer . Digital Seniors is a Charitable Trust here in the Wairarapa aiming to help seniors experience the wonderful benefits technology can offer.
We have a team of skilled volunteer coaches who help with a multitude of topics such as online shopping, internet banking, paying bills, using health apps, online form filling, using the internet as an encyclopaedia, smart homes, calendars & diaries, managing the electronics on that new car, maps, camera’s, using a smartphone to its full potential…. the list is endless! … Continue Reading
It has been a lovely warm February and I personally am looking forward to this continuing into March. Water restrictions are in place in Martinborough and residents can only used hand-held hoses or watering cans to water their gardens. This is in addition to the all year-round watering on alternate days.
` The higher restrictions are necessary to ensure there is enough water for everyone throughout the summer months. These restrictions also apply to Featherston & Greytown. Updates on the water restrictions and tips on how to conserve water can be found on the Council website www.swdc.govt.nz. … Continue Reading
Pea straw, glorious pea straw!
So wonderful to be able to use this mighty mulch again.
Many, many thanks to the generous soul(s) who dropped off 10 bales of this wonderous delicacy at the Community Garden. May you be well rewarded for your generosity! Thanks also to our regular “horse pooh” donors, who quietly drop off bags of this powerful elixir, that brings joy to brassicas, which have just been planted. … Continue Reading
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