Meet Tineke
Tineke is a nurse and clinical coordinator at Regional Public Health. Her role is currently based at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).
"I have worked with some of the most vulnerable members in our communities," said Tineke. "I understand how poverty can impact on the health of whānau, and I am very aware of the health disparities that exist."
Tineke will be leading the Nursing and Phlebotomy ESR team in the WellKiwis Study over the next three years. The study aims to help find a more effective and longer-lasting flu vaccination.
“We hope to contribute our research towards the development of a universal flu vaccine. We want a vaccine that is accessible to all, especially those most in need."
The study follow participants and their children for seven years.
"We get to know the families quite well during those years. If any of our families are in need, we can help by referring them to local community support services."
Tineke's team also work closely with local Māori and Pacific providers. The providers help her team make sure that all populations are engaged in the study.
"It is really important for us to make sure we have a strong cohort. We need to represent all our communities."
Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?
When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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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.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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