RECYCLING AT TAWA LIONS SATURDAY MARKET
Tawa Lions accept the following for recycling at the Saturday Produce Market, 9am to 2pm, Outlet City carpark, 24 Main Road,Tawa.
SPECTACLES – Spectacles are collected for the Pacific Islands Sight Programme. Cases are not required.
USED BATTERIES – Small batteries no larger than 9 volt (No car Batteries) are accepted.
ALUMINIUM WINE BOTTLE TOPS & TEAR TABS – (No other metals e.g. beer bottle caps). The money from the sale of aluminium goes to support Kids Can who provide support for young New Zealanders in need.
ALUMINIUM COFFEE CAPSULES - The standard capsules, used in Nespresso type coffee machines, are made from aluminium and are suitable for recycling. There is no need to empty the capsules.
We do not recycle Plastic capsules.
The aluminium is used for other aluminium products and the coffee is used to produce compost product.
OLD MONEY – Lions in New Zealand collect old NZ notes and coins and overseas currency. The money raised (Heads Up for Kids) goes to funding youth development projects.
HEARING AIDS – Used aids are donated to Hearing Association Wellington, mainly for clients of the Downtown City Mission.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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