Busy time for Ripeka Thomson
Ripeka Thomson of the Kāpiti branch of St Vincent de Paul is busy enough in ordinary times. In a usual week, the Kāpiti-based Thomson will support around 60 individuals and whānau with food parcels but also firewood, blankets and furniture.
But during the Covid lockdown that number increased significantly.
At its peak, in May, she helped feed an additional 260 people.
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
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