Posts by Tawa Lions Club
508 days ago

RECYCLING AT TAWA LIONS SATURDAY MARKET

Market News from Tawa Lions Club

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.

More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.4% 1st December
    43.4% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33.2% Whenever you wish
    33.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2518 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.8% Yes
    82.8% Complete
  • 14.6% No
    14.6% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
1338 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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