In brief

LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE

Auckland Council is inviting applications to its first ever Love Food Hate Waste Fund from people with innovative ideas about how to reduce food waste. The fund has $40,000 available overall, with maximum funding of $1,000 per application. About 40 per cent of what the average household puts out in their rubbish each week is food waste, which goes to landfill. What’s more, avoidable food waste costs the average household $563 a year, with Kiwis spending an estimated $872 million a year on food that then gets thrown away uneaten. Waste solutions general manager Ian Stupple said no funding application was too small, which made it ideal for individuals and community groups.

GLAUCOMA MEETING

Glaucoma NZ is holding a free public meeting at 3pm on November 5 at Optik Eyecare Pukekohe, 20 Hall St. Ophthalmologist Dr Justin Mora will speak about glaucoma and treatment options. Free admission. Don’t let the sneak thief of sight take away your quality of life. There will be time for people to ask questions and a cup of tea/ coffee will be served at the end.

COUNSELLING

Age Concern Counties Manukau is providing a free counselling service for over 65 year olds in Franklin. Denise Kuek, member of NZAC, is fully trained and has experience with older people with issues such as grief and loss associated with illness, loss of independence, loss of a spouse, financial issues, or a change in living circumstances and relationships. She can be contacted by phone on 09 279 4331, extension 809 or by email at counsellor@accm.org.nz.