1850 days ago

๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™€๏ธ Itโ€™s Not OK - November 1st to 30th ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.

To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a womenโ€™s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This monthโ€™s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.

Let us know how youโ€™re spreading the โ€˜Itโ€™s Not OKโ€™ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZendviolence

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What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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2 days ago

Warnings about scams

The Team from New Zealand Police

This Fraud Awareness Week, weโ€™re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.

Hereโ€™s what to watch out for:
๐Ÿ” Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
๐Ÿ” Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
๐Ÿ” Requests for personal info: Be cautious if youโ€™re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
๐Ÿ” Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
๐Ÿ” Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.

How to protect yourself:
โœ… Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
โœ… Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
โœ… Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
โœ… If somethingโ€™s 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.

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Tactile texture

Resene

Welcome texture into your room by using leftover Resene Anaglypta wallpaper to accentuate furniture and dรฉcor items. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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