Vinnies Food Bank Collection
The Vinnies team will be collecting food along with toiletries for the Vinnies Food Bank.
When: Sat 27 Nov, 11am - 6pm
Where: Pak n Save Kilbirnie
We provide a choice-based food bank, supporting over 2000 people each year. The majority of this food comes from generous donations from the community, along with our own purchasing of perishable goods and deliveries from the amazing team at Kaibosh and Kiwi Community Assistance.
We're currently short of:
π₯« Christmas treats
π₯« Meat - beef mince/ chicken
π₯« Weetbix/ muesli
π₯« Peanut butter/ jam
π₯« Baked beans/ Spaghetti
π₯« Tinned tuna, salmon or mackerel
π₯« Milo/ coffee
π₯« 500ml olive oil
π₯« Deodorant
π₯« Toothpaste/ toothbrush
π₯« Cleaning products
π₯« Shampoo/ Conditioner
If you can afford to drop a few extra items in your trolley on Saturday 27 November please look out for the Vinnies collection table.
Special thanks to Pak N Save, Kilbirnie for their continued support of this collection each year.
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In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750βa 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.1% Yes, it's fair
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10.3% No, it's unreasonable
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Wellington Police have recently recovered eight bikes and would like to reunite them with their owners.
If you believe one is yours, head to the Wellington Police Station to retrieve your property. Make sure to bring either a proof of purchase or serial number to prove ownership.
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