Volunteers Wanted!
Dementia Canterbury is looking for some amazing volunteers to support our community-based activity groups! Many people with dementia lose their driver's licence and are unable to access other modes of transport, leading to increased social isolation. Our transport volunteers support them to get back into the community doing the things they love (groups include Art, Museum tour, DIY, gardening, swimming, walking and more!) through providing transport to and from these groups. If you have a few weekday hours free each week, fortnight, or month and your full licence we'd love to hear from you! Contact Jasmine on 03 379 2590 ext. 215 or jasmine@dementiacanterbury.org.nz to find out more.
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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85.6% Yes
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13.2% 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.