22/03/2026
Dear Kiwis
Over the past couple weeks I have had very indepth conversation with a few individuals about the uncertainty of the world right now and how we are feeling
There is alot of fear
Alot of hardship
Alot of loudness
Here's my advice to you from people that have lived through this and knowledge past on
1 What to Harvest in NZ Autumn:
Root Veggies: Carrots, parsnips, beetroot, potatoes, and swedes.
Brassicas: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale, Pumpkin l, leeks, celery, and silverbeet
Plant these now
Use can use staw or fallen leaves to keep your garden beds warm
Learn how to preserve and harvest your fruits and vegetables,
There are alot of free apples and remember pears rippen off the tree now is the best time to pick them
Apple, pears and plums trees you can plant now too, or save the seeds n start to grow on your window for next season
Groceries buy flour, sugar, rice
All these are cheap and you can make many things
Milk freezes
Get to know your neighbors, if your nervous about saying hi take over some baking
Community is important
We shouldn't feel like we have to live in fear,
We are resourceful and resilient people
NZ can still feel like the place we grew up in but it takes us all,
Smile down the street to others, say please and thank you
Make sure your entire family is pitching in, your children are capable of helping round the house, doing dishes, help with tea, folding washing take time to teach these skills its important
Learn to live without the wants and write down your needs, this will help with saving
Budget and if you struggle with this there are amazing non profits that help free of charge
You will be more alone on social media, so make an effort to reach out to others instead of scrolling, use media to be resourceful
Cold machine washes are still washing
If you need to put on a dryer do it before work not in evenings or if your able to set a timer for middle of the day
Remember to open your windows when your home to prevent moisture in your home, this saves on costs to and create a more healthy environment
There are 100s of ways to stay healthy, budget and still live
Please dont forget this
We are all in this together and we are going to get through this
Any tools you have learnt drop them below