Upcoming local elections
Can I explain to anybody that may be looking?
I am running in Okara Ward Whangarei
I have disabilities including a voice disability so when I attend these candidate meetings, I can hear everybody fine but people often can not hear me.
My voice has no show when 60 or more other people are talking in the same room.
I can not change that. It is amazing how people that can not hear me create their own version of what they think they hear.
So people do not get the wrong idea there is a vast amount of information online about me. I can debate with anyone as long as people do not talk over me.
People see a disabled man.
It is fact that people will often shy away from me because people, in general, do not know how to react to a disabled person, this is magnified hugely when they ask me something and can not hear my answer.
The meet the candidate meetings will be difficult, no problem when I have the mic but the mix and mingle afterward will be difficult voice wise.
I face challenges others don't. But that is fine. two things I have in abundance are confidence and ability.
So do not expect to chat to me in a room with 60 others talking that does not work.
I am happy to talk with anybody, but arranged meetings work best
I have faced many challenges and always overcome them.
I am loving this challenge.
I want people to know who I am google my name.
Glen McMillan or Google Okara Ward 2019, I have published a lot of information about myself online so everybody can feel they know me.
Six tips for improving security around your home
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.
Today’s riddle: For all the curious minds next door!
My thunder comes before the lightning.
My lightning comes before the clouds.
My rain dries all the land it touches.
What am I?
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43.3% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
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