Support services for young girls and woman
I’m really happy to introduce Caring Connections, my new sole support service specifically for women and girls of all ages from 13 years and up. I offer a range of services dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for those that may need a helping hand.
At Caring Connections, my goal is simple: to connect with people as equals, ensuring that no one feels above or below another. Whether you or a loved one you know needs help with daily tasks, companionship, or supportive care, I’m here to provide exactly that.
I currently hold a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and a Level 6 Diploma in Youth Work. In 2025, I am also working toward completing my Bachelor's in Youth Development by November 2025. With 5 years of experience in support work and strong references, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the care I provide.
Please take a moment to visit my website at www.caringconnections.co.nz... to learn more about the services I can provide and how I can bring peace of mind to you and your family.
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Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
Animal Abuser
🚨 URGENT WARNING TO ALL LOST & FOUND / PET REHOMING PAGES 🚨 and people rehoming pets or reporting lost animals.
It has come to our attention that a long-term, repeat animal abuser is still actively obtaining animals through Facebook groups.
The type of animal does not matter — birds, livestock, dogs, small pets — anything he can access.
He monitors rehoming pages. He approaches people offering “help.” He presents as reasonable. He will say the right things.
Do not give this person any animals under any circumstances.
If you are an admin of a lost & found page, a community group, or a pet rehoming group:
• Please stay vigilant
• Check profiles carefully
• Share this warning across your networks
Animals have already paid the price for people not knowing.
If you are unsure about someone requesting an animal, ask rescue groups to help.
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