Restoring Family Links via New Zealand Red Cross
People who have lost contact with family members in Afghanistan can contact the Restoring Family Links team via the online form on the New Zealand Red Cross website or by email at familylinks@redcross.org.nz and they will call back as soon as possible.
If the family member in Afghanistan is a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident contact MFAT Consular Services, online by phone 0800 30 10 30, or by emailing cons@mfat.govt.nz.
If the family member in Afghanistan has a connection to the operations of the New Zealand Defence Force in Afghanistan, check the advice on the MFAT website
Resources links below
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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21% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.9% Keep it as is
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31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Winner winner!
Congratulations to the winners of our $100 Mitre10 vouchers:
Justine Terrill from Mount Albert
Suzette Gibson from Nelson
Soumya Manoj from Lower Hutt
Millie George from Richmond Hill
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!