A Neighbourly New Year Tip #5 - Keep it private
Did you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from your Neighbourly noticeboard. It's also a great way to directly contact local organisations, businesses or media!
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How to send a private message:
* Locate the neighbour you wish to send a message to in your Neighbours Directory or on your noticeboard and click their name to visit their profile
* Click the MESSAGE button below your neighbour's profile picture
* Enter a subject and message and click send!
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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42.9% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
Click read more for the full article.
Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today
From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.
We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.
Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.
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