SUPPORT ME IN DRY JULY
Urge you to please share on this great fundraiser, the more people that know about this, the better. Please donate if you can, no matter how big or small on this great cause - Raising funds for people living with Cancer. This money will go towards them Looking Good and feeling Better. So many people have got cancer, whether it be a work colleague, neighbor, friend or family member - its helping them help themselves coping/living with cancer.
Have you heard the news? July is going to be a dry month! And no, I'm not talking about the weather… I've signed up to Dry July, which means for the full 31 days of July, I'm going booze-free; jumping on the wagon; ditching the juice, and any other way you can say 'NO alcohol'!
But Dry July is much more than giving up alcohol for a month. I'm also raising funds for Look Good Feel Better, a cancer charity that provides free, community-based programmes for any person, facing any cancer, at any time.
Look Good Feel Better Classes help people with cancer to look and feel more like their normal selves. The classes include tips, tricks and techniques to help participants recognise the person in the mirror. The Classes bring a boost, a day away from treatment, an opportunity to connect, and learn techniques to help them feel more like their normal selves.
It's a fantastic cause, and any donation is a good donation. Simply head to www.dryjuly.co.nz... to make a donation to support my Dry July.
Thanks in advance for your sponsorship!
Paula
www.dryjuly.co.nz...
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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22% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kapiti Coast Distilled: A Family and Friends' Foraged Gin
In an exciting development for local spirits enthusiasts, Elsewhere Gin has released a limited edition Kapiti expression that truly captures the essence of our coastal region.
This unique gin, priced at $95 per bottle, is the result of a heartwarming collaboration between Elsewhere Gin and Mark Rose's parents and their friends in Kapiti who embarked on a community foraging adventure, handpicking an array of native botanicals including kohekohe, kauri tips, strawberry guava, horopito, and kawakawa. These locally sourced ingredients were combined with classic gin botanicals, lemon, and rosemary to create a spirit that is both familiar and distinctly Kapiti.
The gin offers a sensory journey through our coastal landscape. It opens with subtle vanilla notes from the kohekohe, followed by the sweetness of strawberry guava. The addition of horopito lends a peppery kick, while kawakawa adds a unique herbal complexity. The finish showcases the zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary that grow abundantly in our region.
"This gin is a love letter to Kapiti," says Rose. "It's not just my creation, but a true community effort. Every sip tells a story of our unique ecosystem, our shared knowledge, and the incredible flavors we have right here in our backyard."
With only a small batch produced, this Kapiti gin is expected to sell out quickly. It's more than just a drink; it's a bottled experience of our local terroir and community spirit, perfect for those who appreciate the finer aspects of craft spirits and the beauty of our coastal home.
Available exclusively through Elsewhere Gin, please contact Michael Anderson for this limited edition gin that offers a rare opportunity to taste the Kapiti coast - and its community - in a glass.
Michael Anderson
021 620 065
Email; michael.anderson@xtra.co.nz
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.
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