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2087 days ago

Calling all horse enthusiasts!

Kate from Volunteer Hutt

We have a great new role available to support people with disabilities while they ride. Prior experience with horses not required! Check out the details below and if you're keen give us a call on 04 566 6786 or send a message here.

- Helper with Horses (REF 198)

This Upper Hutt organisation is looking for volunteers to help children and young adults with disabilities to get out doors on these beautiful animals. You'll be leading the horse or walking with rider while providing physical and moral support. Help with grooming is also needed. Training is on the job and there is even a national training scheme available for people who would like to become instructors. You'll need to have a reasonable level of fitness, be compassionate to the rider's needs and be able to practice common sense around the horses.

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.5% Yes
    85.5% Complete
  • 13.3% No
    13.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2006 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1 day ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

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.

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