Hangers/Jars
Good morning neighbour.Been pretty quiet on the Home front after the storms of Gambriel Now settling in to look after our own.Just wondering if any one has spare hangers an clean jars they no longer use.Would so appreciate them.Also I will be closing the Pataka after today an re-opening next Tues 8:30am.Thanku all so much for your Donations leading up to now.Special thanku to the family who dropped off bags n bags of beautiful Linen, blessed to families moving into their New Homes.If you have kitchen pots,pans cutlery. plus linen,duvets etc,I would gladly pass them on.Many people who coulnt afford storage had to sell their belongings an some have been in Emergency housing for 2yrs plus,so have nothing when they come out.Hats off to all our neighbours who pitch in an help out in many ways.In finishing,most week ends is my time to take a short break,an with Winter creeping in ,donations left over the week end get damaged so asking if Donations be left Only during the week when Im home to take them in,Please leave at the donation drop off frezza by my door Not the Pataka.Without further ado,HAPPY EASTER NEIGHBOURS.May your chickens hatch as many Eggs as mine has,mmm maybe the Rabbits hopped by🐰🐇🐰🐔🐔
We're taking the bus!
The number of Wellingtonians taking the bus and train rose by 3% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Metlink.
Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.
It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.8% No, I enjoy it
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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