
Catching Up
Hi neighbours so missing every one out there an hoping you are all safe n well.Have we all had our vaccinations,mmm alot of doubt about it,how ever it's our choice wether we do or don't.Just an up date about the Pataka.I am not allowed full opening hours till Level 1 being I run it from my home but still can put house hold,clothing crockery etc out Free for Families,so if your chucking out before Xmas will happily take off your hands,Thank you to all who have donated thru out the beginng of the Lock down,Together we have assisted abundantly to a family who lost everything in a House fire,Clothing n hot meals for the Homeless,Baby car seats n more for our Mum's n so many more.Until finger touches this page again soon,Keep Safe n Well.

Do you have a great recipe for pears?
Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.


Poll: Is street parking fair game?
Some people are frustrated by their neighbours or neighbour's friends parking on the street outside their house. This means they have to park further away themselves.
Do you think it is inconsiderate to park directly outside a neighbour's house on the road? Or do you think street parking is fair game?
Share your thoughts below.

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66.9% Yes, street parks belong to no one
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31.3% No, it's inconsiderate
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1.8% Other - I'll share below

SCAM ALERT
Own your Online website is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses, they have shared a message about a new scam that is targeting Kiwis.
Own Your Online say:
We are seeing a significant increase in reporting of ‘Hi Mum’ scams.
A ‘Hi Mum’ scam is a scam where a random message from an unknown number is sent to you claiming to be from a close relative, usually your son or daughter.
The fake relative often claims their phone is broken – which is why they’re contacting you from a different number – and will ask you to do something, sometimes asking you to help them with a payment or to do something by clicking a link.
If you receive one of these, don’t click the links. Try to contact your relative using their normal number which is probably still working.
You can also report these scam messages by forwarding free to Department of Internal Affairs on 7726
Check out Own Your Online scam checklist here.
