Free Repairs - show some tlc to your favourite things
Our wonderful volunteers are back SAT 29th APRIL with their skills to help you repair your favourite broken things, keeping them out of landfill.
This is free event made possible with the help of some amazing local folks who offer their knowledge and skills. Sit alongside enjoying a cuppa while you learn about the art of repair
Saturday 29th April, 10am to 1pm. At Waiuku Zero Waste, 5 Hosking Place.
We can help repair:
* Bikes!!! We will have the emerging Waiuku Pedlars folks meeting here. Bring your bike for a quick service and come for a chat.
* Small electrical items - toasters, fans, lamps,
* Clothes mending - patch repairs, hemming, and other textile sewing
* Wooden furniture & toys- our workshop will be open for small item repairs such as a broken chair leg, kids toys that need a bit of tlc
* Quartz Clock repairs
* Tool sharpening - garden & hand tools
* Other general items - bring them along and we'll see if we can fix them!
⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️
Let's Join Hands to Support KiwiHarvest! 🌱💛
Hello Neighbours,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share that I am starting a fundraiser for KiwiHarvest, an incredible organization working tirelessly to rescue surplus food and provide it to those in need across New Zealand.
Every day, KiwiHarvest helps combat food waste while ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have access to fresh, nutritious meals. Their work is crucial, especially during these times when so many are facing hardship.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate: Every dollar counts! Your contribution will directly support KiwiHarvest’s food rescue operations.
Spread the Word: Share this fundraiser with friends, family, and anyone who might be interested in supporting this cause.
Volunteer: If you’re passionate about making a difference, KiwiHarvest also welcomes volunteers to help with their mission.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Let’s show the power of kindness and unity right here in our neighborhood.
If you’d like to donate or get involved, please reply to this post, or message me directly.
Thank you for your time and help.