Buckets of Good
New Zealand Red Cross’ annual appeal this year is all about doing ‘Buckets of Good’ and helping cross off items of basic human need from our bucket list. It's your chance to not only make a life changing difference to people impacted by emergencies and conflict but also potentially cross off something from your own bucket list!
Use the link below to create your unique online fundraising page, set your challenge, and share with your friends. Raise $500 or more for New Zealand Red Cross from the 1st to the 31st of March and you'll enter the draw to win some amazing bucket list prizes*!
Are you a thrill seeker who’s always wanted to bungy jump at some of the most stunning locations across the motu? Are you an animal lover and have always wanted to swim with dolphins? Want to take that well deserved break you’ve been waiting for and travel on the interislander? Or do you need something even more extreme, and you would love to try skydiving? Our 'Buckets of Good’ appeal is your chance to make a difference for people in need, and you could go in the draw to win a bucket list item of your own!
To find out more and to get involved follow the link: do-buckets-of-good.raiselysite.com...
*Terms and conditions apply
POTTING MIX QUALITY
If, like me, you are an experienced and avid gardener you know how frustrating it is when those beautiful seedlings recently purchased fail to thrive. Have you ever considered it may not be your fault, you've done all the right things but it may be the new bag of potting mix you bought to plant them in . Have you ever complained to the garden centre? My recent experience showed the blatantly obvious difference between brands. The recently purchased product was nothing more than raw compost, whereas the previous product was a good mix and made the plants thrive. I was the only one to complain, there could not possibly be a problem with the product as they sell pallet loads of it........ Your comments would be appreciated.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
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