Community Grants open now
Local and regional not-for-profit groups that service Upper Hutt residents are invited to apply for funding support through Council’s Community Grants fund.
Priority funding areas are:
• Indirect programme costs or running costs for organisations invloved in support work.
• Projects which enhance existing community support programmes where additional resources are required.
• Community driven intiatives for events or programmes which promote a sense of community or contribute to community well being.
Application forms will be available at Council’s Civic building,
H2O Xtream, Upper Hutt City Library, Expressions and online.
For more information, go to the website.
Alternatively, contact Council’s Community Development Advisor:
Michelle.Bartlett@uhcc.govt.nz | (04) 527 2793
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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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% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% 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.