Winter Gardening
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
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Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - November 1st
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays are back THIS Friday (November 1st)! There will be a selection of Auckland’s finest street food along with the Te Atatu record fair, DJ Tido spinning vinyl and the regular repair café.
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November 1st - 4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre.
The food trucks joining us on the night will be:
- Captain Kai Moana - Classic NZ kaimoana goodness like mouth-watering scallops in fry bread and the occasional scrumptious crayfish.
- Nom Nom – South East Asian inspired rice bowls brimming with flavour
- Manila Eats – Primo Pinoy inspired gourmet burgers and other tasty treats
- The Corner – Yummy loaded corn fritters.
- Wedg Ave pizza – Scrumptious wood fired pizzas.
- Sweet-As Crepes – Sweet and savoury crepes
- Victor and Vern - Serving your coffee, iced/ hot chocolate fix.
The entertainment menu will feature, FREE ReCreators tie dye t-shirt workshop and DJ Tido providing the vibes for the night.
Come grab some tasty food and soak up the community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside, inside or picnic in the park. Parking available on site with overflow parking on the grass field behind the St Johns hall. Walking or cycling up makes it even easier.
A great way to spend a Friday night.
***Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays run monthly on the first Friday of daylight savings months: October 4th, November 1st, December 6th, February 7th, March 7th and April 4th. 4:30pm – 8:30pm, Te Atatu South Community Centre***
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.
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
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