1561 days ago

Funds needed for Kererū aviary

Reporter Community News

The Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is trying to raise $10,000 for an aviary for injured Kererū.
The WBRT has been operating a bird rehabilitation hospital located in 24 hectares of farmland in Ohariu, near Johnsonville, for many years,
It treats over 1,000 birds a year, taking in all types of native and non-native birds who have been injured or orphaned. This includes over 80 injured Kererū brought in annually by the community.
These big birds are much-loved and seen in increasing numbers in suburban areas, but unfortunately are often injured by cars, window strike, power lines, and by predators such as rats and stoats.
Go to www.wbrt.org.nz... to donate

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1 hour ago

Age Concern Wellington presents Emotional and Mental Wellbeing workshop

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

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.

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2 hours ago

Age Concern Staying Safe Refresher Course - 18 March 2025 at Summerset Aotea

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

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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6 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1143 votes