HEARTBEATS HEART SUPPORT GROUP
1 in 3 of us will have a heart attack or heart condition in our life.
1 in 10 of those over the age of 60 years . . . ALREADY HAVE!
Maori and Pacific peoples are 2.3 times more likely to have a heart attack or major issue with their heart than Pakeha.
HEARTBEATS is a non-profit, community of heart event survivors that provides personal support, education and care, for people with heart conditions, everywhere. We operate local group meetings across Auckland suburbs, as well as online meetings that have cardiologists, doctors, dietitians and healthcare professionals, as guest speakers.
HEARTBEATS is FREE. It costs nothing for anybody with a heart condition or heart disease. All heart event survivors, their families and whanau are WELCOME.
HEARTBEATS is DIVERSE, and has over 200 members of different ethnicities and with every type of heart disease.
To find a group near you CALL 0220 606 199 and see how we can help and support you for a better future.
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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68.8% Yes
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27.8% No
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3.4% 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.
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24% Yes
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75.2% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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