718 days ago

Volunteers Needed - Renal Unit Working Bee

Simon from Frankleigh Park

🌱 Calling all gardeners! 🌱

With the new renal department at Taranaki Base Hospital nearing completion, it is time to get started on planting the gardens! Join us for a working bee to help create a garden the community can be proud of!

We are looking for people who are willing to get stuck in and want to help create a garden we can all be proud of. The working bee will be 12 and 13 November and will have four sessions:

Session 1: 12 November 8.30am – 12.30pm
Session 2: 12 November 1.00pm– 5.00pm
Session 3: 13 November 8.30am – 12.30pm
Session 4: 13 November 1.00pm– 5.00pm

If you or your family would be interested in helping, visit thf.org.nz... and register your interest.

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More messages from your neighbours
6 minutes ago

$100 Petrol vouchers go to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

Anne Fahey from Woolston

They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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6 minutes ago

Riddle Me This: Can You Outsmart Today’s Puzzle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I belong in December, but not in any other month. I am not a holiday. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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19 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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