WIN with our Dry July Quiz
Dry July is here whaanau and you could win one of two $50 petrol vouchers by testing your knowledge of Alcohol Harm with our quick quiz on the effects of alcohol to our bodies and also in our communities. It doesn’t matter what your score is, all entries go in the draw and the two winners will be chosen at random, so give it a go!
Also, you can still challenge yourself to 31 days alcohol free for the month of July but there is also the option of having a Dry(ish) July by choosing 21 or 14 days without alcohol. Consider giving up alcohol for all or some of July and feel the benefits, not only to your health but also to your wallet!
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.5% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
Garden services this Spring!
Spring/Summer is the best time to clear out weeds that have overgrown, leaves that need to be cleared, hedges to be trimmed, small trees that need pruning!
Book before the end of October to receive a 5% discount on your first service. My email is infogardenm@gmail.com
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