Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th š„°
Love is in the air this month! Weāre not just talking about Valentineās Day... weāre talking about this monthās national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether itās organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pÄtaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.
Donāt forget to share the love! Let us know how youāre improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZlovewhereyoulive
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens arenāt seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days ā the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, whoās made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
You are never alone
This year, I was given news that took the wind right out of this solo mumās stomach: I was diagnosed with two types of curable breast cancer. Even writing those words still feels surreal.
Iāve recently completed five rounds of radiation, and while that chapter has closed, my journey is far from over. I now take daily medication ā which, if Iām honest, comes with its own wild rollercoaster of highs and lows ā along with monthly injections and six-monthly IV infusions.
All of this while raising two incredible, energetic tween boys who are full of wonder, life, and light. They have been my anchors on the darkest days and my reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Iām sharing this because, in the New Year, I want to create a support group for anyone walking this path ā no matter where you are on your journey. Whether youāre newly diagnosed, in treatment, finished treatment, or supporting someone you love.
Letās build a village.
A place to lean, to cry, to laugh, to talk openly, and to remind each other that none of us have to do this alone.
Because the story doesnāt end when they tell you youāre āin the clear.ā
In many ways, itās just the beginning. š»
If this story touches your heart, and youāre on this journey too, feel free to message me. Even a quiet āme tooā is enough...
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