It's happening today - ORCA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO - 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 2-5 pm Khandallah Town Hall
Are you really ready for the Big One? It's finally happening today! Come to our Emergency Preparedness Expo from 2-5pm at Khandallah Town Hall this afternoon, Sunday 22 September.
This free event is an afternoon when experts share their tips and ideas about how to be prepared and what to do in an emergency.
There is an array of speakers on the programme including the WREMO (Emergency Management Office). Wellington Water, Red Cross, Urban Search and Rescue, Emergency Radio,how to compost a toilet and SURV-IT. Plus displays and afternoon tea. The full programme is available at onslowcommunity.org.nz...
To ensure your seat and to go into the draw to win an emergency preparedness kit, register at www.eventbrite.co.nz....
You can also register at the door on the day.
For more information contact onslowcommunityassn@gmail.com
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You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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43.3% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.5% Other - I'll share below