Posts by Tawa Lions Club
908 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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20 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.6% Complete
  • 21.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21.2% Complete
  • 69.2% Nah - not for me
    69.2% Complete
344 votes
J
2 days ago

Books

Jeanette from Tawa

Where to dispose of your books

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J
3 hours ago

Missing girl - from the Wellington Police page on Facebook

Jeanette from Tawa

On the Wellington Police page: Have you seen Ella?
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing person Ella, who has not been seen since Saturday 27 December. Ella was last seen wearing grey pants, a pink shirt and slide-on slippers. Ella is believed to be in Johnsonville, or the wider Wellington City area. Police and Ella’s family have concerns for her wellbeing and would like to see her return safely. If you have seen Ella, or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Police via 105 and reference the file number 251227/3635

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