π ββοΈ Itβs Not OK - November 1st to 30th π ββοΈ
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.
To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a womenβs refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This monthβs campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.
Let us know how youβre spreading the βItβs Not OKβ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZendviolence
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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22.2% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
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.
Pregnancy Study - Seeking participants for Massey Observational study
Are you less than 15 weeks pregnant or know someone who is?
I would love to hear from you regarding joining an Observation study on New Zealand Pregnant woman investigating Thyroid function. We are seeking participants who are: - ages 18 years or older - Who are early in their pregnancy (less than 15 weeks)
What your participation involves:
β’ We will ask you a series of questions about your dietary intake, supplement use and lifestyle.
β’ We will ask you to collect a sample of urine to analyse some micronutrients.
β’ We will take a blood sample to analyse for micronutrient status and thyroid function.
β’ After your baby is born we ask that you send us some of babyβs nail clippings
We reimburse your travel expenses.
If you or someone you know would like to take part, or to find out more about the study, please get in touch via email WOVEN@massey.ac.nz or phone 06 951 6437