Posts by Central Leader
1541 days ago

Do we need to do more to help the homeless?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

A youth group in Mt Roskill has created 50 care packages to distribute to homeless people in their community.

The initiative was launched by Raise Up, a YMCA programme run out of the Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre.

15 kids from four local schools came together to fundraise for items and create the care packages.

YMCA youth empowerment supervisor Chelsea Harnell said the kids picked what’s in the packages and built them from scratch.

“They just compiled a variety of different items that they think vulnerable people will need.”

The packages consist of sanitary products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and shampoo, as well as muesli bars and water.

Generation Ignite, a group that runs a food bank in New Lynn, will coordinate with the youth group to distribute the care packages when lockdown laws have relaxed.

The kids involved are aged from 13 to 18 and come from Mount Roskill Grammar School, Lynfield College, Marist College and Green Bay High School.

Raise Up is the YMCA’s youth programme run by youth for youth and operates from locations across New Zealand.

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22 hours ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 27.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    27.8% Complete
  • 21% Small fireworks displays in each community
    21% Complete
  • 7.9% Keep it as is
    7.9% Complete
  • 31.5% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    31.5% Complete
  • 11.3% Anything but fireworks
    11.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1146 votes
19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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11 hours ago

Winner winner!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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!

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