Grant opportunity for tree crops community projects
The Wellington-Horowhenua Branch of New Zealand Tree Crops Association (NZTCA) wish to provide the opportunity of financial support on an annual grant basis up to $2,000 per annum, to promote core values of the NZTCA in the Wellington and Horowhenua region:
Core values for NZTCA Wellington-Horowhenua Branch:
· Promotes interest in useful tree crops: fruit, nuts, timber, fuel, livestock fodder, bee forage and other productive crops.
· Research and share knowledge about the many and varied types of trees we might grow in New Zealand to produce a useful crop, be it for people, animals or protecting our environment.
· To bring the benefits of useful tree crops to the wider community of the district.
· To be based in the Wellington and Horowhenua region.
Applications are invited from home gardeners, small-block holders, community gardens, horticulturists, farmers, scientists and all who are interested in growing productive trees to promote projects for greater public benefit. Applications are open for submission from 11th March till 30th April 2024.
As part of the evaluation process of the submission for funding, the members of the Committee may wish to visit the site and meet members of the project team.
For an application form please email to treecropswh@gmail.com
The decision of the Wellington-Horowhenua Branch NZTCA on all applications is final and non-negotiable.
Why Leonie loves lawn bowls
For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.
But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.
So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.
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Watch out for SCAMS
Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.
Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via email, online or even in person.
What red flags should you be looking out for? Ask yourself these questions...
- Were you expecting this message? or was it out of the blue?
- Are they saying there's a problem which you didn't anticipate?
- Are you having to give money over?
- Are you being rushed?
- Are you being told to click on a link or go to an unfamiliar website?
- Are you being asked to share personal info or passwords?
- Are you being asked to pay in a strange way like wire transfer, gift cards, etc
- Does something not feel right? Do you feel confused?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, it's best to stop communicating and seek support. But if you've already given over money, contact your bank immediately.
You can check if it's a scam by contacting |Netsafe|:
- Toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) or +6496660840 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Emailing help@netsafe.org.nz
If you're pretty sure it's a scam, make a report at netsafe.org.nz
Remember Neighbourly is a free service for neighbours so we won't ask you for money or for your password. All emails will come from noreply@neighbourly.co.nz - so feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of something!
Hope this helps you, neighbours!
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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