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492 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.

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21 hours ago

Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
1552 votes
6 hours ago

Tawa RSA: Mighty Christmas raffle

Tracey from Tawa

Tawa RSA: Mighty Christmas raffle $5 per ticket. 4 major prizes, 4 minor prizes and a bonus prize. Purchase at the club or by emailing tawa.rsa@xtra.co.nz. Drawn on 13 December

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