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Photo essay: The Golden Years

Stuart Munro
Whanganui Chronicle·
14 Jan, 2019 01:00 AMQuick Read

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A day at Kowhainui Rest Home gave Whanganui Chronicle photographer Stuart Munro a fair idea what life is like there. He said the staff work hard and residents are treated with respect and dignity. They have a lot of freedom, and enjoy any opportunity to see children or animals.

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