Living Confidently course
LIVING CONFIDENTLY IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
Methodist City Action and Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust invite you to join them for a 10 week programme of fun & friendly information sessions
Do you wish to be better informed about what is out there and to learn more about the community you live in? Ever wondered how to access a particular service or organisation but didn’t know who to ask? Come and join us for part or all of a ten-week programme of friendly information sessions that will answer many of your questions about managing diabetes, tenancy & housing options, fire safety & smoke alarms, how to make a worm farm and even what to wear for a job interview. Our fabulous speakers will tell you what they and their organisations do and can answer your questions. It’s informative and fun for just a gold coin donation.
• facilitated by Maria Lowe from Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust, with a specialist speaker each week.
• Sessions are held at Methodist City Action, 62 London Street in Hamilton.
Tuesday 31st January: Diabetes NZ
Tuesday 7th February:Dress for Success
Tuesday 14th February:Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service
Tuesday 21st February: Tenancy Matters
Tuesday 28th February:Environment Centre
Tuesday 7th March: Life Unlimited
Tuesday 14th March: NZ Fire Service
Tuesday 21st March: Beneficiary Advocacy
Tuesday 28th March: Warm up your home
Tuesday 4th April:Work and Income
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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