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Daily review 16/09/2026

Written By: - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 16th, 2026 - 2 comments
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2 comments on “Daily review 16/09/2026 ”

  1. Belladonna 1
    16 September 2026 at 6:43 pm

    Good news for those of us who are lifelong readers. Research shows that this delays cognitive decline and dementia.

    reading at any age improves brain and mental health, enhances cognitive performance and reduces the risk of mental decline.

    Benefits to learning and development begin early, and carry on right through their lives.

    children who begin reading for pleasure early in life have a better attention span, memory and problem-solving skills.

    …

    Those children tend to perform better at school, have fewer mental health problems, and lead healthier lifestyles – including more sleep and less screen time.

    Link to the news article, rather than to the actual research.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmx2zdp1wvl1o

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  2. tWig 2
    16 September 2026 at 7:22 pm

    Luxon touting Christchurch and Cantabury as an 'economic powerhouse', reckons we can do the same in the rest of NZ 'without an earthquake'.

    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch/project-canterbury-luxon-praises-christchurch-tech-growth-rebuild-and-startups/ODSOCICXVZEGTBAY4NOETO3UJA/

    The government estimated a $8.5 bi government investment in the region post-quake. Additionally, extra affordable housing stock was built, enabling a fair housing and rental market.

    https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/govt-spend-85b-rebuilding-christchurch

    Sure, invest that amount in each region, build adequate housing and watch it flourish.

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