We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Donations appreciated and needed ☺️💃🏻🕺🏽
Kia Ora Neighbours,
Does it bring you joy to know that the items you donated are being cared for and cherished by someone else?🥹😉
Do you feel pleased knowing that you’ve made a difference by not adding more waste to the environment? 🥰🌿
We have all types of thrifters visiting our store 😎 From eager kids looking for accessories to add to their science project 👩🏽🔬to teachers looking for resources to encourage creative flowing ideas 🧑🏻🏫Groups of friends excited to dress up for their bestie’s Hens Night 🥳 to the avid crafter who has incredible talent turning simple stamps into mind blowing coasters😏
Our collectors community and families who love to pop in and say hi and remind us of how this store is a special place for them🥹
Looking for a one-of-a-kind 🎁 gift? We are putting out new donations daily, so pop in as you never know what you may just find😁
We are always on the receiving side!🙂↔️
Please choose us to donate your clean, safe pre-loved items to🤓💫
Your donations allow us to continue the wonderful work we set out to do😌
Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
❤️Thank you for your ongoing support, we appreciate you❤️
We can also organise collections for heavier items, just ask us how on ☎️ (09)622-1565 or email us at:
📧 shop.onehunga@redcross.org.nz or visit us at 200 Onehunga Mall Road, Onehunga
Hours of trade:
Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Opening everyday so you don’t miss out 😊
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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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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.
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