Join our Disaster Welfare and Support Team!
Interested in helping those affected by disasters?
Keen on supporting communities struck by natural emergencies?
We are currently recruiting volunteers to join the Red Cross Disaster Welfare and Support Team based in Hamilton.
Our teams provide a range of services to disaster affected people, including personal support services, support at Welfare and Reception Centres and going into affected communities to help people. Some of the key duties that a team member may be asked to undertake are: Welfare checks, first aid, relief distribution, community outreach, and promotions at local events. This team undergoes extensive and rewarding training, and you will need to be able to make a regular and ongoing commitment.
There is an information session for prospective members on Monday, 10 April - details for this session will be provided following application.
To find out more or to apply - email Sacha at turtlefly_nz@hotmail.com
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.
Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato?
New data has pinpointed Hamilton’s most dangerous intersections, including a high risk Cobham Drive turn off that a resident and driving experts believe should be shut for good.
While that turn into Grey St has resulted in the highest number of injuries, most crashes occurred at the bustling intersection of Te Rapa Straight and Wairere Drive.
Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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