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Xmas is a very hard time of year for families in our local community. So we need your help to spread some Xmas cheer.
Can you donate a festive treat or presents (must be brand new) for KCA to include in Christmas food parcels for needy families?
These could include treats such as chocolates,… View moreXmas is a very hard time of year for families in our local community. So we need your help to spread some Xmas cheer.
Can you donate a festive treat or presents (must be brand new) for KCA to include in Christmas food parcels for needy families?
These could include treats such as chocolates, jelly, mince pies, Xmas presents for all ages that could help make life a bit brighter for needy families at this time of the year. Please can you ensure that your donations are at our drop off points no later than Friday 8th December 2017.
Please assemble your Xmas goods and drop it off at the following community centres:-
1) Island Bay Community Centre - Monday to Friday
2) Newlands Community Centre - gifts left here will stay in the Newlands area Monday to Friday
3) Johnsonville Community Centre - gifts left here will stay in the Johnsonville area Monday to Friday
4) Churton Park Community Centre - Monday to Friday
5) Tawa Community Centre - Monday to Friday
6) 5 Peterhouse Street in Tawa - 7 days a week
7) PGG Wrightson, Auty Lane, Porirua - Monday to Saturday
8) Khandallah volunteer's home - please email her on khandallah@kca.org.nz to obtain her address
For detailed information of the opening and closing times of the drop off points please go to our website link below
www.kca.org.nz...
We also have corporate businesses coming on board to also assist us such as Chorus, Contact Energy and ANZ Bank.
Thank you.
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View moreOver at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.
Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
More and more families living on the breadline are turning to food banks throughout the Wellington r…
Sitting by Porirua Skatepark, incoming minister Kris Faafoi says he hopes to deliver a more grassroo…
On 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us … View moreOn 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).
To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ
If you see us walking past be sure to come out and give us a wave and cheer us on!
Thanks for your support,
Chris Kennedy, Dan Nesbit, Jeremy Dodge, Justin Storey
Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday … View moreFamily not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday 13th November:
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 9am - 11am
- Karori, St Ninians Church Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 3pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 14th November:
- Miramar, Gateway Baptist Church Hall: 9am - 10.30am
- Waikanae, Waikanae Baptist Church: 12noon - 2pm
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 15th November:
- Khandallah, Khandallah Presbyterian Church: 9am - 11am
- Lower Hutt, Angus Inn: 12noon - 2pm
- Johnsonville, Johnsonville Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 16th November:
- Masterton, Lansdowne Church Hall: 9.30am - 12noon
- Greytown, St John Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Carterton, Carterton Events Centre: 2.30pm - 4pm
Friday 17th November:
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 9am - 11am
- Petone, Petone Workingmens Club: 12noon - 2pm
- Mana, Marina Motor Lodge: 3pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 18th November:
- Waikanae, War Memorial Hall: 9am - 11am
- Porirua, Pataka - Helen Smith Room: 12noon - 2pm
- Lower Hutt, St Pauls Anglican Church: 3pm - 4.30pm
What do you think of Tawa's brand new look?
The suburb has had a re-branding thanks to the Tawa Residents' Association, The Tawa Community Board and the Tawa Business Group.
Does a suburb even need a brand identity?
Tawa based charity KCA was surprised to receive on the 2nd Nov the Tier 3 Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ Reporting Awards.
We would like to thank our Treasury Tracey Reid, our auditor Jonathan of Aurora Financials, our donors who donate to us financially and provide us with their … View moreTawa based charity KCA was surprised to receive on the 2nd Nov the Tier 3 Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ Reporting Awards.
We would like to thank our Treasury Tracey Reid, our auditor Jonathan of Aurora Financials, our donors who donate to us financially and provide us with their unwanted good quality items, our volunteers who take the photos of the donations. This information is put into our report sent to the Dept of Internal Affairs annually.
KCA is really a Tier 4 (under $125,000) income per annum but as our accounts are done accrual basis we are classifed as Tier 3.
With a total expenditure of $79,795 as of the 31st March 2017 our biggest expense is our warehousing costs, followed by food.
We are approaching our 6th birthday at the end of November.
Thank you to everyone past and present whose generosity has made our charity a success. We have already assisted over 30,000 people so far this financial year.
Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some … View moreHalloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year!
Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends… View moreJust two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends at Resene to offer Neighbourly members the chance to apply for one of six prizes to transform a spot in their community that needs a refresh, a spruce or a makeover. You could win up $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories - plus there's spot prizes just for applying! The initiative extends to individuals, organisations, schools, charities, businesses, anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community. So what are you waiting for?! Apply now.
Are you buying Christmas gifts for loved ones overseas? You can enjoy a 10% early bird discount on International Air Parcels when you send by 12th November. Simply pay for and print your postage online. It's not only a nice little saving but also a great way to beat the festive season rush.
Robyn Nielsen has a tough decision to make – her cat or her flat. The 66-year-old received a letter…
After months of anticipation, Wellington's very own version of Monopoly has finally launched, with the city's sites, places and landmarks front and centre. Oriental Bay and Lambton Quay scooped the coveted dark blue spots while the National War Memorial drew the short straw as one of the … View moreAfter months of anticipation, Wellington's very own version of Monopoly has finally launched, with the city's sites, places and landmarks front and centre. Oriental Bay and Lambton Quay scooped the coveted dark blue spots while the National War Memorial drew the short straw as one of the cheapest properties on the board. What streets or sites were you hoping to see included? Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print).
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