Join us online for our Waikato Disability Community Health Forum
Kia ora, we’re holding a Waikato Disability, Whānau Hauā Forum and we want to hear from you.
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want you to join the conversation on enabling better access to community health and wellbeing services for those with a disability/whānau hauā.
This month’s forum will include a local health update, discussion of our new health system, localities development, and community feedback. We’ll also update you on key health and disability services related matters, and emerging initiatives. Join us online to share your knowledge and experience.
Waikato Regional Disability Hui/ Whānau Hauā Forum (via Zoom)
When: Monday 9 October, 4 - 6pm
Please email norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for a Zoom link to join this forum
Disability Health Forums are a gathering of local people living with a disability or whānau hauā. These forums provide a platform to discuss matters important to their community, as well as an opportunity to hear updates from Te Whatu Ora, along with other health and social service providers and local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you online. Nei nā mātou e whakarongo ana – we’re here to listen.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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68% Yes
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29% No
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3% Other - I'll share below
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.
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.
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