We commemorated Anzac Day with a visit from Army Cadet and Unit Commander Mita Harris who spent time with our residents, including one of our oldest residents Henry Driver.
Henry was the youngest of four brothers and, at the young age of 19, was the first to attend Waiouru Military camp. Henry completed 3 months of training before being given his discharge papers. Leaving by train, he got off in Moerewa and caught a bus to Kerikeri.
His Father, who belonged to the Manpower committee, used the ‘Right to Object’ to keep his youngest son on the Home Guard. Thankfully all the brothers returned home safely.
We were also gifted some beautiful poppy collages made by the children of Nurture by Nature Early Childhood Care and Education Centre which were displayed throughout the facility.
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