An invite to hear an amazing young man.
A chance to hear one of the most exciting and inspirational speakers that Tawa Rotary has hosted – 19-year-old Matthew Strawbridge, founder of Dyslexia Potential at age 13, Young New Zealander of the Year nominee at age 15, and recently back from being a key-note speaker at Australia’s National Youth Leadership and Business Summit.
Matt is a coach, mentor and entrepreneur. His company, Dyslexia Potential, was created to empower and enrich the lives of dyslexic children. Matt also runs nationwide empowerment events and is a co-founder of TutorBook, a tutoring company that connects NZ school children in need of academic support with university students.
Join Tawa Rotary and Matt for a buffet meal on Tuesday 27 August at 6pm.
Tawa Bowling Club, Davies St, Tawa.
Cost: $25 per head, payable on the night, or come just before 7pm to hear Matt ($10).
RSVP: tawa.rotaryapologies@gmail.com by 9pm, Sunday 25 August. Please indicate if you are coming for the meal at 6pm or at 7pm for the address only.
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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36.3% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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63.7% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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45.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
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11.9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
🎉 Riddle me this, legends! 🎉
He/She who makes it, sells it.
He/She who buys it, doesn't use it.
The user doesn't know they are using it.
What is it?
(Shezz from Ngāruawāhia kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Shezz!)
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