SOCIAL MEDIA HARM

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

The spreading of false or misleading information via social media presents a risk to our communities.

Its rapid spread can shape opinions and behaviours and reinforce pre-existing beliefs and amplify extreme views. This can lead to polarisation and division, cyberbullying and harassment, mental health impacts and a decline in local engagement.

Our Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help by providing access to reliable information that can help positively shape your decision making and lead to positive outcomes.

This link provides useful information on how to keep yourself safe - netsafe.org.nz...

For more information, please give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz or call in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.

We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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30 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

8 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.