New Mentoring Programme to Christchurch. Mentors Needed
Carabiner Mentoring is a unique programme for young people with disabilities who demonstrate the skills, motivation and determination to achieve a specific aspirational goal.
Carabiner matches young people with “experts” and leaders in the field that they are aspiring towards. Mentors do not need experience with disability, as the most important link between the young person and the mentor is the shared interest and the introduction to a new network that can support the mentee with their goal.
Mentor Vacancies
We are currently on the search for two mentors.
Game Developer Mentor
Mentor wanted for a young male who is passionate and skilled in computer game development. The young male's goal is to create more advanced games
Sound Mentor
Mentor needed for a young male with an interest in sound systems. He would love to be a "sound guy."
Both of these young males would really value the opportunity to talk with someone in their field of interest.
If you would like to find out more about Carabiner Mentoring or are interested in becoming a mentor for one of the young men above, please message us or email kerri@carabiner.org.nz
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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13.3% 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.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.