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1712 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1712 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1712 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1713 days ago

COMMUNITY NETWORKS FRANKLIN

Jan from Pukekohe

Because of the current situation with Covid-19 the AGM and presentation by the Auckland council has been postponed until later in the year. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

1718 days ago

Simple Homemade Hand Sanitiser

Way Of Life Health Shop

With hand sanitisers out of stock everywhere, and many ingredients used in sanitisers hard to come by, here is a simple, quick and easy recipe for you to make your own.
Ingredients:
3 tblsp Aloe Vera Gel
1 tblsp Water
5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
1 tsp Vitamin E
Blend all ingredients and place … View more
With hand sanitisers out of stock everywhere, and many ingredients used in sanitisers hard to come by, here is a simple, quick and easy recipe for you to make your own.
Ingredients:
3 tblsp Aloe Vera Gel
1 tblsp Water
5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
1 tsp Vitamin E
Blend all ingredients and place in a bottle ready for use.

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1715 days ago

Be Neighbourly, and...

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Covid-19 separating us physically, we need to ensure we aren’t making any group of people feel distant from our community. Let's continue to show our Kiwi spirit and support reach other #RaceRelationsDay2020

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1715 days ago

Reach Out to your communities in times of crisis

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reach Out is a hub for Kiwis to find and give support from others during this global pandemic. Head over to the page and share how you're coping, how you can support each other, and what everyone is doing to embrace the changes that are happening around us. Visit page

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1716 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our list of some of our favourite seed, plant and gardenware retailers who offer online shopping and discover some striking late-season bulbs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1716 days ago

Looking for something to do at home? Be creative with a Mailbag Make!

Michelle from Tuakau

Being creative and doing activities has been shown to boost your mood by releasing dopamine. So if you have to stay home, you should do something creative to keep your spirits up. I have just the thing -- Mailbag Makes!
I send you everything you need to make the project (except ink and stamps) … View more
Being creative and doing activities has been shown to boost your mood by releasing dopamine. So if you have to stay home, you should do something creative to keep your spirits up. I have just the thing -- Mailbag Makes!
I send you everything you need to make the project (except ink and stamps) plus a private video showing step-by-step instructions. Each month I create a different project which I feature on my blog.
This month's craft kit is for a mini scrapbook with a nautical theme. Have a look at my blog and video at papercraftaddiction.blogspot.com... for more information.
If you'd like to order yours contact me via email at mmcritchley@gmail.com
Happy Crafting!

Price: $55

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1717 days ago

A little bit of caring goes a long way. Let's work together to spread kindness around, not germs. ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As more people begin to self isolate and distance themselves, we'll need our neighbours support now more than ever before. The following can be printed at home and filled-in with your details to drop around your street or community.

For the latest COVID-19 advice, visit: covid19.govt.nz/

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1717 days ago

Save up to 20% on NZ's best pet products

Pet Direct

Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of… View more
Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of experience (and enough pets to open a zoo).

We'd love you to try our speedy delivery with up to 20% off site-wide.

Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our amazing customer service team, we’re all ears.
Stock up now

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