Tawa Lions Saturday Market
This Saturday (16th October) we will have 4 new stalls at the market. They are normally part of the Lion's market at the Waitangirua Mall which has been closed due to Covid Level 2. We are pleased to be able to give them the opportunity to earn some income at our market until we reach Level 1.
There will be two food trucks:
1. Name: Rotibay
Menu: Butter Chicken Roti wrap
Lamb Roti wrap
Vegan Roti wrap
Samosa 'Fish Roll' stacks
2. Name: Kebabs Brothers
Menu: Beef 'n' Chicken hot kebabs
Fizzy drinks
There are also 2 car boot type stalls:
3. Name: Kawakawa
Selling: Korowais - Hand made Maori Cloaks
Jewellery
4. Selling: Bric à brac
Mathew, our plant and landscape specialist, is also back to help you with your planting needs for this season.
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% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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.
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