Last days to donate preloved bras to Project Uplift - we are a collection point
Ladies - donating pre-loved bras is a way to help women in the Pacific and in Aotearoa in need. Please see the article list below.
The church is collecting for Project Uplift on behalf of the Capital and Coast and Hutt DHBs, until 31 August. Drop off to Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade, marked DHB collection.
Please consider donating the following items:
Bras - Any cup size – the bigger the better! In any condition
Sports bras and crop tops
Nursing bras and reusable breast pads
Mastectomy bras and breast forms (prostheses) – If possible please send the box with the breast form/prosthesis, and put the relevant bras under the plastic mould, in the bottom of the box. These will be given to hospitals for distribution. If sending bras only, without breast forms/prostheses, please include a note so we don't miss-sort them.
Swimwear – Any size – a lot of women fish or dive for their livelihoods.
NEW underpants – In some places a girl without underpants does not go to school during her period.
Fabric nappies – Second hand or new.
Bras are important for comfort and practicality, but also for health reasons. It is difficult to access bras in some of the pacific islands and many cannot afford to buy them. This causes complications with infection, personal dignity and discretion.
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Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
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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43.2% I avoid spending money on coffee
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47.6% I still indulge at my local cafe
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9.2% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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