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Lost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism … View moreLost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism and shoplifting online, as well as get updates on a Police report you’ve already made. Just remember, always call 111 in event of an emergency. Find out more here.
We’re seeking Volunteer Support Workers throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand! Your role will be providing information and support to victims affected by crime and trauma in your own community. APPLY NOW or check out this video to learn more about the role.
If you’re someone who often looks at abstract art and thinks to yourself “I could do that,” this project will be right up your alley. Use a new frame or recycle an old one. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick … View moreIf you’re someone who often looks at abstract art and thinks to yourself “I could do that,” this project will be right up your alley. Use a new frame or recycle an old one. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Our speaker this week was Maisy Bentley, a teenager until last week but with experience far beyond her years.
Maisy is well-known to the club, having spoken at the Women’s Suffrage Celebration in 2017. She already has credentials as a relentless activist in the cause of women’s and young … View moreOur speaker this week was Maisy Bentley, a teenager until last week but with experience far beyond her years.
Maisy is well-known to the club, having spoken at the Women’s Suffrage Celebration in 2017. She already has credentials as a relentless activist in the cause of women’s and young people’s rights, through her school and university years. She has worked with charities, NGOs, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the YWCA.
In support of the New Zealand National Statement on Women, she researched the efforts of other countries, especially their welfare provisions in, for example, domestic violence, pensions, transport and childcare.
In March, Maisy was New Zealand’s Youth Delegate to the annual conference of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, a large event hosted by the UN in New York. This is the most important policy-making body in the field of women’s rights.
She explained how the conference functioned and how policy was negotiated, both in the formal sessions and off-line in smaller breakout groups. It was possible to engage with the UN’s top brass, including the Secretary-General.
The outcome of the conference was a 300-page policy document, a miracle of compromise among the nations.
Maisy concluded with some observations about youth engagement in policy-making, which the older generation is finding challenging because they lag behind in social media.
Maisy is now back at Victoria and her studies in Law and International Development. No doubt she will be able to teach her lecturers a thing or two about international diplomacy.
The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is back at Westpac Stadium from the 10th – 12th May at Westpac Stadium. Showcasing a massive range of products and services, expert advice, stacks of exclusive show specials, the springfree family zone and an amazing show prize there’s something for … View moreThe Wellington Better Home and Living Show is back at Westpac Stadium from the 10th – 12th May at Westpac Stadium. Showcasing a massive range of products and services, expert advice, stacks of exclusive show specials, the springfree family zone and an amazing show prize there’s something for everyone.
Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer.
There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show featuring everything from Outdoor Living, Spas, Sheds, Flooring, Furnishings, Artisan Foods, Lifestyle Products and more! Join Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on Saturday at the show for ‘7 Steps to a Better Home.
Save the date in your diaries: 10th – 12th May.
Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm
Westpac Stadium
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
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