π πββ¬ Local cats I get to meet π πββ¬
Hi Neighbours!
One of my favourite things about running this business is making friends with random cats.
Maybe you can spot yours β¦or one you know ? π
Spencer
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One?
This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.
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What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Walking football
Walking Football Kicks off on the North Shore
Itβs βthe beautiful gameβ with a twist that makes it accessible to all people.
Walking football originated in the UK just over ten years ago designed to keep the elderly active and socially engaged. Itβs now becoming popular around the world and an upcoming gala events go to walkingfootballnewzealand.org.nz events page.
Wax Eye Sports and Performing Arts Trust Inc National co-ordinator Neil Haines a former New Zealand International had heard about the slower version of football earlier this year.
βItβs a non-contact sport so it means as an older person I can continue doing something I love,β he said. βAnyone over 50, sight or hearing impaired, amputees, Parkinson disease or mental health can play. It allows men and woman of different fitness levels to get out of the house and join in a community activity based locally.β βItβs not just for older people but also for those who have a physical impairment. Weβre getting people here to give it a go because it might not just be the football side of it, alone but also the connection to other people that they might enjoy,β
Heβs inviting those interested in fundraising for groups or individuals using walking football New Zealand as the game can involve families and community members of all ages to help raise funds. Go to βwrite us a message pageβ at walkingfootballnewzealand.org.nz