Help for Hutt Valley families experiencing domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts 1 out of 3 women and families in the Hutt Valley. Please help us help the victims.
Our collectors will be in the streets receiving your generous donations for Hutt City Women’s Refuge (6-8 July) and Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge (19-20 July). Donate online, or text 4327 to give $3 to Hutt City Women's Refuge.
Hutt City Women’s Refuge needs your help to be able to continue our wraparound services for women and families experiencing family violence.
Services include:
- 24 / 7 Crisis Line – 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
- Advice, advocacy and support for those experiencing domestic violence
- Safe House accommodation
Hutt City Women's Refuge would like to thank Cummings, Kilgariff & Co Realty for their support.
Visit Hutt City Women's Refuge on Facebook.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.8% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.