Services starting to operate in Kapiti
Hi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday, pickups only, 04 298 1907)
Ōtaki Foodbank is open 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 06 364 0051)
St Vinnie’s is open
Salvation Army open for social service and basic food needs 04-297 1436
Atiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust says to call 0800 149 566 if you or your whānau need someone to kōrero with)
Waikanae Beach Four Square are offering delivery of groceries for elderly and those with special health conditions/circumstances in Waikanae (aren't they awesome?!)
The Pantry – located in Omahi Street, Waikanae is open and operating under Alert Level 4 requirements and can provide full pre-cooked meals.
Citizens Advice Bureau can't operate face to face at level 4 but our 0800 367 222 should be up and running shortly. If you ring 04 298 4944 you might even get me. Hopefully I'll be able to help!
Kāpiti Women's Refuge - 04 297 2595
Self Isolation Support - Kāpiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately in need, please get in touch with them - email kapitiselfisolation@gmail.com or text 020 402 86267.
If you find this a really stressful time, remember you can text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor
Or even better, Zoom into an online class! Te Ara Korowai is switching to online classes from next week and say that if you need some social interaction and to learn something new, join one of their Zoom wellbeing and creativity classes - including Art, Creative Writing and Meditation. They’re also doing daily welfare checks, if you need support, please reach out –- www.facebook.com......
Always be your normal lovely cheerful selves, appreciate the essential workers and cross your fingers this blows over quickly -
I love the way the eyes of the lovely workers at our supermarkets crinkle when they smile behind their masks - make sure you crinkle back 😁😁😁
THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY
Venue:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Date and Time:- Sunday 10 November 10am – 1pm
Started your Christmas shopping yet? Why not start with a visit to this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS from locally grown and produced award winning Olive Oil, Honey & Bees Wax to Yummy Bakery Cookies, Sewing craft (including Dolls Clothes & Kids Dress Ups), hand made Wooden craft, Jewellery, Crochet Toys, Sea glass Mosaics and Quilts along with Homewares, Up-cycled items and everything in between.
Escape the house, visit the market, check out the new stallholders, pick up a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events (Kapiti Arts Trial) and attractions and include maybe a visit to one of our awesome local cafes.
Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
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