Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
As we adjust to life in Alert Level 4 we know this is a time of great uncertainty and we may experience a range of emotions through this time. Family Violence and Sexual Violence can happen or, may already be happening.
Help is available if this is happening to you, or someone you know.
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home.
● It is okay to ask for help if you or someone else is in danger.
● If you think someone could be harmed or may harm themselves, call the Police on
111, even if you’re not sure.
● If you think you may use violence seek help from one of the Helpline numbers
● Talk to friends, whānau and neighbours if you need support, or to see if they need
help. Use social media to keep in touch and check-in with each other.
The following helplines continue to be available for people needing help:
Local, concern/support/advice: CAPS Hauraki – 07 868 8644
Rape Crisis --- 0800 88 33 00
Women's Refuge --- 0800 733 843
Shine domestic abuse services free call --- 0508 744 633 (9am to 11pm)
Hey Bro Helpline – For men who feel they`re going to harm a loved one or whanau member. --- 0800 HeyBro (439 276)
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're 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.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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