Vinnies Welfare & Support Hub - Alert Level 1 Operations
π Round of applause Aotearoa - we did it!
The Newtown Welfare & Support Hub is now back to full-service operations. Contact tracing and hand sanitising are still in place when entering the building.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm
Available support services:
π Choice-based food bank
π Pregnancy Assistance
π Social Worker
π Clothing, furniture and homeware assistance
π Supported Employment/ Altar Bread Kitchen
Contact: 04 389 7122 or info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz.
One great reason to head to the Island Bay community market on Saturday!
From one of our stallholders : "I'm pleased to have this chance to sell some stuff as i will give any money to a couple of small animal charities, and they are of course, struggling." How cool...
88 The Parade, Island Bay, 10am. 30+ stalls!
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnβt 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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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.