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July 25
Manager’s Blurb Kia ora everyone, Mornings are dark, noses are dripping, soup is suddenly appealing – it must be winter! Here at the house we have some things happening to brighten your days so let’s go.It’s a new term so we have a few classes starting again next weekOur Yoga class is now full sorry. If…
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A Bit More About Us
We have a mission statement that acts as our guide as we go through the year. Here it is: It’s a statement that reflects our commitment to manaakitanga and hauora – welcome and wellbeing. every person matters and every person plays a vital role in our community. One of the things that helps with sustainability…
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December 2024
Kia ora everyone. Like everyone else we’re beginning the countdown to Christmas. We’ll be closing on Friday 20 December for 3 weeks BUT BEFORE THEN there’s some stuff you need to know! We stand with Toitū Te Tiriti and on Thursday, December 5 we will be hosting two submission writing workshops (11a.m and 4p.m.) in partnership with the awesome people at Taurikura…
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New Things!
Kia ora everyone. Kai/Foodbank Next week marks a shift for the House as we become a foodbank hub on behalf of the Combined Christian Foodbank. We will also continue with Kaivolution food distribution and our $11 fruit and vege boxes (see our kai page). Unlike Kaivolution there are some restrictions on foodbank access. Here’s the…
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Don’t throw it, Swap it!
Kia ora. One of the highlights for the year for us has been running Clothing Swaps. The premise is simple; bring in quality used clothing and leave with quality used clothing. Other Community Houses have been running Crop Swaps and we’ll soon join them in that. Again, a simple premise; bring in what you’ve produced…
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Better Together
Kia ora everyone. Rob here. We hosted a Matariki Mid-Winter BBQ last Thursday. One of the things I love about our BBQ events is the way community works together to make it work. We’re a small team so people help us prepare the food, out out chairs, run the BBQ, pack and clean up. We…
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What’s happening
Kia ora koutou everyone. The year is flying by. I can’t believe it’s June already and I’ve neglected the website for that long! My apologies. Here are a few new things happening. Please check them out! Matariki BBQ! Details below. How are you feeling these days? If things are a little tough for you, for…
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1 Month To Go
Kia ora everyone, There’s less than a month to go until we close down for 3 weeks over the Christmas and New Year period. Here are some things you need to know, including some great events. We will close at 12.30 on Friday, December 22 and re-open on Monday, January 15. Please note that at…
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Rebuilding a Garden
Rebuilding a Garden On this beautiful sunny winter’s day here in the Waikato our Community Garden looks a picture of health and vitality. Newly created plots are already home to a range of leafy green vegetables that will support the health of our community. Appropriate pruning has seen more sunlight come into the space nurturing…
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