Keep your loved ones close to your heart
The staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here to support you before, during and after the death of your loved one. Cremation or memorial jewellery is a unique and extraordinary way to keep your loved one with you forever.
We have a range of memorial jewellery; from fingerprints in sterling silver to jewellery containing a precious note, a lock of hair or the ashes of your loved one. Our suppliers include My Angel, Love in a Jewel and A Sparrows Touch. We can assist you with the selection and ordering process.
We offer families choices – to suit your personal needs and wants. From pre-planning and prearranging of funerals, to caring for families suffering from the loss of a loved one, through to planning and designing memorial plaques to headstones, we are here to help.
If you would like to talk to someone about memorial jewellery, prearrangement or monumental options, please contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home.
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
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.
Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
Tactile texture
Welcome texture into your room by using leftover Resene Anaglypta wallpaper to accentuate furniture and décor items. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.