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The recent post ....
"Poll: Do you support a by-law banning junk mail? Public
Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News
... has had replies disabled but I wish to shed a bit more light on the topic:"
A 'Eureka' moment:
I have just found a message hidden in the depths of my … View moreThe recent post ....
"Poll: Do you support a by-law banning junk mail? Public
Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News
... has had replies disabled but I wish to shed a bit more light on the topic:"
A 'Eureka' moment:
I have just found a message hidden in the depths of my inbox - from our local council.
Seems this issue involves the entire Wellington region .. not just Wellington City.
Known as ... 'The Proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw'.
And every local council will have to create a 'plan'.
The Junk Mail issue is only a very small component of the entire plan.
Perhaps you could check your local council website for info relating to your area.
As many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our… View moreAs many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our volunteers always work hard and make many sacrifices to reach out to older people across the Wellington Region.
We are extra proud of our volunteer team in 2020 as they stepped up during Covid-19 and ensured hundreds of seniors had someone to talk to, during and after, lockdown. They made thousands of phone calls and even delivered groceries to seniors who couldn’t get down to the supermarket. They are fantastic, and we wouldn’t be able to achieve all we do without them.
That’s why we want to say a big thank to them all this Christmas. We would love to show them how much they mean to us and to older people across the Region. Can you help us do this?
Whittaker's and Annah Stretton have generously donated goods for our volunteers. But we are in need of more help. If you can help us or know of someone or a business that can, please email me at volunteer@acwellington.org.nz
Thank you very much.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are we doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr
Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor … View moreCome and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls and walking netball, to dancing and live music. There is something for everyone!
The 2020 Senior Regional Games is a free event that has been designed and prepared by Upper Hutt City Council, Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Age Concern and Sport Wellington.
There will be buses available for seniors. Pick up points will be Johnsonville, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and the train station in Wellington. Call Imelda on 04 499 6646 for more information.
When: Tuesday 3 November 2020, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie
To find out more details about the day please visit sportwellington.org.nz...
The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.
Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?
Do you like helping people?
Do you like doing research?
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?
Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more Volunteers.
… View moreDo you like helping people?
Do you like doing research?
Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives?
Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more Volunteers.
If you are someone who can:
• relate to a diverse range of people
• be an effective listener
• has good oral and written skills
• maintain confidentiality
• computer literate
• work as part of a team
• have some free time during the week
Then we would love to hear from you.
Training starting soon. Please call in to 2 Sinclair St or telephone 5280177 to register your interest. www.cab.org.nz...
The cutest members of the family are well catered for this week - Pet & Baby Week on til Sunday!
** While stocks last! **
Come along and have a go at one of the fastest growing sports and it's completely free. Check us out: facebook.com/UpperHuttPickleball. See you there! txt Chris 0224145096. Friday 7-9 PM. Expression Rec Hall, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 5018, Upper Hutt
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View moreHelp us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.
Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!
Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
It has been a windy few weeks and the Met Service is predicting that it is not over yet.
Come along to our Open Day on Saturday from 11 AM - 3 PM and see what life is like at a Bupa Retirement Village. Ask about our $15k Harvey Norman spending spree promotion for your new home!
Following the Government’s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all … View moreFollowing the Government’s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all passengers should now be on personal hygiene measures and tracking journeys. Metlink is encouraging all passengers to log their travel, using the Government’s COVID-19 tracing app for contact tracing purposes. For further updates check out the Metlink website metlink.org.nz/covid-19
Pest Free Upper Hutt is looking for volunteers. It has rat traps and timber tunnels, and is looking for people who want to start trapping.
A $20 koha is expected. If you want to know more email email pestfreeupperhutt@gmail.com
Upper Hutt has a new bakery, Dough. Situated in Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, Dough is serving "all things dough'"from brioche to bagels, doughnuts to sticky buns and fresh loaves.
Wellington City is proposing a by-law banning unaddressed or advertising mail being put in letter boxes marked "no circulars" or '"no junk mail".
The by-law is part of a waste management plan to reduce the amount of material going in to landfills.
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