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2030 days ago

Women’s Health - please sign the petition

Kathryn from Orewa

I know you’re probably extremely busy atm but you spare a minute to support women’s health? This a petition for the contraception “Marina” to be fully funded in New Zealand.

The Marina is a hormone-releasing IUD and it’s currently listed as an essential medicine by the WHO. Most OECD countries cover the cost of the Marina however, NZ is an exception and access to the Marina is subject to stringent funding restrictions. The Marina is only funded for women with anemia otherwise it costs between $400 and $600.

The Marina is one of the most effective, acceptable and well tolerated forms of contraception. It reduces monthly pains, is a management strategy for endometriosis and it reduces endometrial hyperplasia, a precursor to endometrial cancer.

The Marina has been available in NZ for over 20 years but the current restrictions make it unaffordable for many women, prompting further health inequality in NZ.

Thank you for taking the time to read/sign and please pass the petition on.

www.parliament.nz...

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2 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.9% Second half of November
    4.9% Complete
  • 44.6% 1st December
    44.6% Complete
  • 17% A week before Christmas
    17% Complete
  • 32.3% Whenever you wish
    32.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
1354 votes
1 day ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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5 hours ago

Connect For Women

Kayleen from Orewa

🌟 Join Us in 2025! 🌟

Next year we will continue meeting three times per month, giving you plenty of opportunities to connect with other women and fit Connect For Women into your schedule! 🗓️💬

We hope you’ll intentionally carve out some time just for you - to relax, socially network, and be inspired in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning, we’d love to see you! 💖
Make 2025 the year you invest in you.

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🎁 Share the Joy This Christmas! 🎁

This festive season, let's make it special for children in our community. If you'd like to donate a new gift for a child, we would be honored to pick it up and deliver it to the Hibiscus Coast Salvation Army. 🎄✨

They’ll be supporting 80 local families in need this Christmas, and your thoughtful contribution could brighten a child’s holiday with joy and hope. 💝

Thank you for spreading the spirit of giving—together, we can make a difference. 💚

#TimeForYou #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityAndConnection

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