Eco Fair- Johsonville
On Saturday 17th June there will be an exciting new Eco Fair in Johnsonville.
The event will attract families and the wider community from across Wellington.
The market place will have stall holders from across the region and beyond selling a range of products which help our community care for our beautiful environment. Products include, skin care and cosmetics created using home grown plants and herbs, furniture made from repurposed wood pallets, chemical free cleaning products and much much more!
Family fun through interactive activity stations. turn your hand to making natural bird feeders for the garden, have a go at turning wood pallets into creations of your own, see what you can create with those old t-shirts and jeans!
Seminars learn from the experts about how to reduce waste, save money and go greener!
Raffle prizes including gift cards from our community fitness guru at Life in Motion, products from our fabulous stall holders and donations from the local communities and businesses.
The Eco Fair will run from 10am-1pm on Saturday 17th June at Johnsonville Community Hall and Trust Room.
We want to hear from you! We have some spaces left at the market so we would like to hear from all stallholders who sell products that they think fit the bill. Perhaps you make crafts from repurposed material, or only use ethically sourced ingredients? Perhaps you inspire your consumers to think about their impact on the environment? Does your product help reduce the use of plastic? whatever your approach, we want to hear from you!
Standard trestle tables will be provided (182 x 75 cm). Stallholders are welcome to bring their own displays as long as they fit within the trestle table area dimensions.
Stalls cost $40 or $30 if the stall holder donates a product to the raffle. Two tables are priced at $70 or $55 plus two prize donations.
The Eco Fair is supporting Paparangi Kindergarten which has recently become an Enviro School. The tamariki know all about kaitiakitanga so it's time to reach the wider community!
All money raised will be donated to Paparangi Kindergarten.
PM me if you are interested or would like further information
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Copied from a Facebook post: Your Voice Counts On The Proposal For Paid Parking
Wellington City Council (WCC) have opened their consultation on the Long-Term Plan. This runs from Friday 12 April to midnight Sunday 12 May 2024. It is advised that you read the consultation document as it covers important decisions on Water, Waste, Investments and other key proposals, one of which is a proposal to introduce paid parking in the suburbs. You can find further information and a submission form here: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...... Please remember to be kind in your submissions – councillors are more likely to respond to positive and well-defined responses. Tawa Business Group has heard plenty of people who are strongly against introducing paid parking and we want to make sure that WCC hears your voices too. These stories may help you with your submission.
• These are already difficult times with the high cost of living and an increasing number of local redundancies, this is an extra charge that people cannot afford.
• The suburbs should not be subsidising the income shortfall from removing car parks in the CBD. Money raised in the suburbs should be used for local investment.
• Tawa has a different demographic than the CBD. Many older and less able people rely on the services that the suburb provides and being able to park easily and directly outside their destination is important for them being able to leave their homes and reduce feelings of isolation.
• The proposal for paid parking does not follow the 2020 Parking policy that says that paid parking will be introduced if occupancy is often over 85%, turnover is low and non-compliance is high.
Our three Northern ward Councillors all voted against the proposal in February but they lost on a vote of 10:7. Councillors changed their minds about reducing hours in swimming pools and libraries so they can change their minds about this too BUT only if you submit your feedback. The more submissions we make, the less likely it is to happen.
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Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.
Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
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