π Family Fun for a Great Cause! π
SAVE the DATE π
Rotary Tawa, Inner Wheel Tawa, and Salvation Army Tawa warmly invite YOU and your whΔnau to be part of something special β the Stock the Pantry project! π₯«π§»π₯
We're coming together to collect food and essential items for local families in need β and weβd love your support! The food bank in Tawa has never been so busy!
π When: Saturday, 2 August
π Where: New World Tawa - 09.00 - 03.00
π― What to bring:
Non-perishable food items, cans, pasta, rice
Toiletries & female hygiene products
Long-lasting veggies (like potatoes, onions, carrots)
Gold coin donations (to help us fill even more food bags!)
π PLUS β itβs a day for the whole family!
π Sausage sizzle
π¨ Face painting with Tina! (11.00 - 01.00)
π€ Free hugs (yes, really!)
This event is proudly sponsored by New World Tawa, Sprig & Fern, and supported by Guardian Funeral Home.
β€οΈβπ©ΉOn behalf of all the families that struggle to put food on the table - THANK YOU you for helping us make a difference! π
π’ Keep an eye out for posters and more updates online in the next few weeks. Letβs stock the pantry and spread the love, Tawa!
If you want to know more, pm me or send us an email on: tawarotaryclub@gmail.com
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 EVβs 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: Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? ππ²π
Between the headlines about the Strait of Hormuz and the creeping costs at our local stations, the "fuel crisis" has moved from the news to our wallets.
A recent opinion piece in The Post suggested that Wellington Councils should be shifting our public facilities to renewable energy ASAP to keep our rates from being vulnerable to these global fuel hikes. Itβs a big conversation for the city, but what about your daily commute?
We want to know: With fuel prices staying high for the foreseeable future, are you changing how you get around the capital?
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18.9% Yes β Iβm a bus/train user
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6.1% Dusting off the bike
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6.1% Working from home
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62.2% Nope, same as always
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6.6% Other (Tell us your strategy in the comments!)
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