Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th š„°
Love is in the air this month! Weāre not just talking about Valentineās Day... weāre talking about this monthās national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether itās organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pÄtaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.
Donāt forget to share the love! Let us know how youāre improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZlovewhereyoulive
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, weāre reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Hereās what to watch out for:
š Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
š Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
š Requests for personal info: Be cautious if youāre asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
š Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
š Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
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Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
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Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
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Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
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If somethingās not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
Tactile texture
Welcome texture into your room by using leftover Resene Anaglypta wallpaper to accentuate furniture and dƩcor items. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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