Day programme for older people are looking for volunteer van assistants.
If you have some free time a few hours a week and enjoy the company of older people we would love to hear from you!
Your time will make a positive difference
We are looking for a van volunteer that could help out our drivers pick up our members when they come to our service or to bring them back home.
What does a Van Assistant do?
The help members on and out of the van.
They ensure the members seatbelts are on
And they socialise with members on the journey from and to our centre at 360 Annesbrook Drive, Stoke.
Our trips are every day of the week from 8.30 – 10.00 am and from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, please reply on the post or message us!
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An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.3% Yes
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16% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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17.2% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below