The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes

Dementia New Zealand is a proud partner of The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes.

The new series of the Restaurant that Makes Mistakes sees ten volunteers, all living with Young Onset Dementia, run an upmarket restaurant under the guidance of top chef Ben Bayly.

The ten new volunteers include a former lawyer, a scientist, an engineer, a journalist and a rugby league legend. Over the course of the series we see how working in the restaurant impacts not only their lives  – but those of their families as well.

Season Two begins on Monday, 14th October 2024 at 7:30pm on TV 1 and TVNZ +

A diagnosis of dementia changes things, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you need to give up doing the things you love doing. Life goes on, with an early diagnosis, the right supports and a determination to live the best life you can, people with dementia can do well for many years. Learn about the changes you can expect, how to plan ahead and what you can do to stay safe, connected, healthy and active with dementia.

For over 20 years our Dementia New Zealand network has been providing support services to Kiwi’s whose lives have been affected by dementia. Dementia Auckland, Dementia Waikato, Dementia Lakes, Dementia Hawkes Bay, Dementia Wellington, and Dementia Canterbury provide information, education resources and support services to people living with dementia, their caregivers and whānau.

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