Do Something HELPful this month to support survivors
Will you take on the Do Something HELPful challenge this month?
Help support survivors of sexual abuse, help protect future generations and help your community out.
You could Do Something HELPful for your:
• 𝗪𝗵𝗮̄𝗻𝗮𝘂: walk 10,000 steps a day or give up TV for a week
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: hold a purple dance party or a garage sale and donate proceeds
• 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: pick up 100 pieces of plastic each week or do a beach clean-up
OR choose your own challenge
Sign up today or donate to Do Something HELPful - you'll be helping survivors to heal, raising awareness and helping to prevent sexual abuse so these statistics can end one day.
There are also prizes to be won for our top fundraisers!
Head to dosomethinghelpful.org.nz for more information.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Aroha (Love and Compassion) - Day 14
Tāwhirimātea and the Rescued Tītī Birds
In a time of great storms, Tāwhirimātea, Atua of winds and weather, saw the little tītī (muttonbirds) struggling against fierce gales that had scattered their flock. Though known for his ferocity, Tāwhirimātea felt aroha for the vulnerable birds. He calmed the winds and guided the tītī to shelter, teaching the Atua of the forest, Tāne, how to protect them with his trees. The birds thrived, and in gratitude, they became a source of sustenance and companionship for the people.
Moral: True power lies in compassion, and by caring for others, we create harmony in our world.
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