You’re invited to the proposed Aotea Reservoir open day!
Porirua City Council and Wellington Water are proposing to build a new water supply reservoir in Aotea to:
• Help ensure Porirua’s water needs can be met in the case of a significant earthquake
• Reduce day-to-day water supply disruptions
• Provide for the future growth needs of the Porirua community.
The open days are your opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions and how to be involved in the application process.
We look forward to meeting you at Aotea College Library:
6pm – 9pm, Wednesday 11 April 2018
11am – 3pm, Saturday 14 April 2018
Parking is available on site. For disabled access, email us at poriruareservoirs@wellingtonwater.co.nz and we will ensure assistance is available.
Age Concern Wellington presents Emotional and Mental Wellbeing workshop
A collaboration between Age Concern Wellington Region and the Catholic Social Services.
To strengthen the emotional and mental wellbeing of adults who are adapting to experiences of change, loss and grief in their lives.
Small group programme.
Suggested donation: $15 to help cover materials. Spaces are limited.
Age Concern Staying Safe Refresher Course - 18 March 2025 at Summerset Aotea
Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.
The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours between 10am and 2pm. You do not need to be a resident to attend this course as it is run by Age Concern Wellington.
Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the website link below or call 04 4996646.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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