172 days ago

πŸ’› Family Fun for a Great Cause! πŸ’›

Michael from Tawa

SAVE the DATE πŸ’›
Rotary Tawa, Inner Wheel Tawa, and Salvation Army Tawa warmly invite YOU and your whānau to be part of something special β€” the Stock the Pantry project! πŸ₯«πŸ§»πŸ₯•

We're coming together to collect food and essential items for local families in need β€” and we’d love your support! The food bank in Tawa has never been so busy!

πŸ—“ When: Saturday, 2 August
πŸ“ Where: New World Tawa - 09.00 - 03.00
🎯 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!)
🎈 PLUS β€” it’s a day for the whole family!
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🎨 Face painting with Tina! (11.00 - 01.00)
πŸ€— Free hugs (yes, really!)

This event is proudly sponsored by New World Tawa, Sprig & Fern, and supported by Guardian Funeral Home.

β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉOn behalf of all the families that struggle to put food on the table - THANK YOU you for helping us make a difference! πŸ’™

πŸ“’ Keep an eye out for posters and more updates online in the next few weeks. Let’s 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

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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? β˜€οΈπŸ₯

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? πŸ€”

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? β˜€οΈπŸ₯
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Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days β€” the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? πŸ€”πŸ’¬

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How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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