It's Microvoluneering day!
Today is Microvolunteering Day! Recognised every year on April 15, Microvolunteering Day promotes awareness of the microvolunteering concept and how it can enable worthy causes and individuals to better the world via bite-sized actions.
🌎 Microvolunteering Day is celebrated all around the world on 15 April. #microday is the official hashtag.
✅ Due to COVID-19 and alert level 4, virtual volunteering is a safe and brilliant option for taking part in the day.
👩💻 Below is a range of ideas and resources to inspire and support both volunteers and organisations.
Ways to take part in Microvolunteering Day:
www.volunteeringnz.org.nz...
Learn more about Microvolunteering Day:
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#microday #virtualvolunteering #minimomentsofkindness
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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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.5% 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.