Services starting to operate in Kapiti
Hi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday, pickups only, 04 298 1907)
Ōtaki Foodbank is open 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 06 364 0051)
St Vinnie’s is open
Salvation Army open for social service and basic food needs 04-297 1436
Atiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust says to call 0800 149 566 if you or your whānau need someone to kōrero with)
Waikanae Beach Four Square are offering delivery of groceries for elderly and those with special health conditions/circumstances in Waikanae (aren't they awesome?!)
The Pantry – located in Omahi Street, Waikanae is open and operating under Alert Level 4 requirements and can provide full pre-cooked meals.
Citizens Advice Bureau can't operate face to face at level 4 but our 0800 367 222 should be up and running shortly. If you ring 04 298 4944 you might even get me. Hopefully I'll be able to help!
Kāpiti Women's Refuge - 04 297 2595
Self Isolation Support - Kāpiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately in need, please get in touch with them - email kapitiselfisolation@gmail.com or text 020 402 86267.
If you find this a really stressful time, remember you can text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor
Or even better, Zoom into an online class! Te Ara Korowai is switching to online classes from next week and say that if you need some social interaction and to learn something new, join one of their Zoom wellbeing and creativity classes - including Art, Creative Writing and Meditation. They’re also doing daily welfare checks, if you need support, please reach out –- www.facebook.com......
Always be your normal lovely cheerful selves, appreciate the essential workers and cross your fingers this blows over quickly -
I love the way the eyes of the lovely workers at our supermarkets crinkle when they smile behind their masks - make sure you crinkle back 😁😁😁
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
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