Order Fresh Fruit & Veg...
In association with Food Together, we are a pick up point for foodbox deliveries
What is Foodtogether?
Foodtogether is a social enterprise which has been running for the past 25 years to provide fresher and cheaper fruit and vegetables! The produce is also plastic-wrap free!
How do I make an order?
All orders can be made online through the Foodtogether website here: www.foodtogether.co.nz...
Click on the “Produce Boxes” tab at the top of the home page. Scroll down to view the box options. Select the quantity and the produce option right for you. You can also choose to be a “One-time purchase” & then click the “Add to Cart” button. When you have finished shopping, click on the cart icon located at the top right-hand corner of the page. On this new page, remember to add a note of where you would like to pick up your order. The locations are listed below. On the next page, you must also remember to unselect delivery and click on “Pick Up”.
Our current pick-up locations and times are:
RSA Birkenhead – Recreation Drive, Birkenhead
12pm -1pm
Highbury Community House – 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
1pm – 2:30pm
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.8% Yes
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28.8% No
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3.3% Other - I'll share below
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
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