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1562 days ago

Chris Quin - CEO Foodstuffs North Island Visits KCA

Phil Davies from Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA)

On the 19th June, Tawa/Grenada North charity was privileged to have Chris Quin - CEO of Foodstuffs North Island visit KCA.

It marks 8 years sponsorship when we first starting to receive donations from Foodstuffs Wellington which then became part of Foodstuffs North Island.

KCA rescues food from New World Khandallah, Newlands New World, Churton Park New World, New World Tawa, New World Porirua, New World Whitby and New World Paremata.

Foodstuffs NI Transport Division in Auckland, Palmerston North and Grenada North also assist us with backfilling of trucks to get donated goods from Chep (food rescue crates) and other stock donated from other parts of the NZ to us in Wellington.

In 2.5 months of operating since 1st April, KCA has redistributed over 102 tons of food in the Greater Wellington community. All food is shared with the local foodbanks, schools and partner agencies with whom we have a service contract with.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.4% Yes
    70.4% Complete
  • 26.6% No
    26.6% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
2069 votes
1 hour ago

Staying Safe Refresher Course for Older Drivers

Fiona McKenzie from Khandallah Town Hall and Cornerstone Community Centre

Improve your driving skills and feel more confident out on the road.
Free classroom-based course for senior drivers.

When: Wednesday, 16th October, 10am-2pm
Where: Khandallah Town Hall, 11 Ganges Road, Khandallah.

Includes free morning tea and light lunch.
Register with Age Concern Wellington by calling 4799 6646 or
email info@acwellington.org.nz or visit www.acwellington.org.nz....

14 hours ago

Guess what? It’s riddle time in the neighbourhood!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What can travel all around the world while remaining stuck in a corner?

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