World Red Cross Day - 8th May
Keep an eye out for our wonderful volunteers giving out free cake (Masterton, Martinborough, Featherston) to celebrate World Red Cross Day!
Or Drop into see Jo or Alison at the Service Centre on Church St in Masterton.
This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828
The idea of the Red Cross was born in 1859. Henry Dunant, a young Swiss man, came upon the scene of a bloody battle in Solferino, Italy. About 40,000 men lay dead or dying, with no medical attention. Dunant organised local people to feed, comfort and care for the wounded soldiers. After the battle, he called for the creation of national relief societies, to assist those wounded in war.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!
Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.7% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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