Changes to WATS Support Office The challenging trading conditions under COVID-19 and the increase in overheads have had a significant impact on our outlets. At the same time, a marked increase in our central operating costs has seen overall profitability reduced over the last few years. We are also forecasting a reduction in financial community…
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How to stay safe at the beach this summer Weather forecasters are predicting a long hot summer ahead. And with overseas travel off-limits, more of us than ever will be flocking to beaches across the country. Here in West Auckland, we are lucky to have some of the best beaches in New Zealand. But the…
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Toy library survives and thrives during lockdown The Covid lockdowns couldn’t have come at a worse time for the North West Toy Library. The group had only been up and running for nine months when the virus struck. The toy library’s ‘stay and play’ operating model couldn’t survive the restrictions. The group needed to adapt…
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Creating opportunities for disabled young athletes out West Covid-19 hit all budding young athletes hard. Both lockdowns saw sports grind to a halt across Auckland as restrictions kicked in. A charitable organisation, the Halberg Foundation aims to support physically disabled young people participate in sport. And this goal is more important than ever in today’s…
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Top Up For Toys This Christmas thousands of West Aucklanders will be doing it especially tough. The impact of COVID-19 has meant many people have either lost their jobs or are struggling on reduced wages. For many of these families, everyday costs, like rent, bills and food, mean there isn’t any money left over for…
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Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club Summer of Cricket Summer is just around the corner, and Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club (SNLCC) is eagerly anticipating another action-packed cricket season. There was disappointment all-round when lockdown restrictions ended last season early. The new season starts on 31 October, and club members can’t wait to get out on…
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Partnership working in action with The Trusts & The Fono When health and social services provider The Fono put out an SOS for help on Facebook, The Trusts was delighted to respond. The Fono is one of the largest Pacific NGOs in the country. With a head office in Henderson, the organisation offers medical, community,…
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The Trusts Annual Report: $3.2 million reasons to love being in West Auckland West Aucklanders have benefited from $3.2 million in support from the Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts (The Trusts) in the financial year to 31 March 2020. Releasing their annual results this week, The Trusts said they were proud to be part of…
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Cooking with Konini School Earlier this year, The Easy Choice Family Kai cookbook was distributed through West Auckland schools by Healthy Families Waitakere. This cookbook helps feed families of up to six people with budget friendly, nutritious meals. It is also filled with great shopping tips for cooking on a budget and gives families a…
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Fund Nurtures Community Garden Project Auckland-wide environmental group Kaipātiki Project is just one of many community organisations to benefit from the Your West Support Fund. Set up by The Trusts, the Fund helps charitable groups struggling to meet their operating costs as a result of Covid-19. The $500,000 emergency fund has been used to support…
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Support For Young Mums When It Counts Henderson-based, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services provides support to young mums just when they need it most. Becoming a new parent is a challenge at the best of times. And even more so during a lockdown and without whānau or a support network. Although the charity focuses…
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Portage Licensing Trust Annual Meeting of Electors Notice is hereby given that, subject to the Auckland Covid-19 Alert Level being 2 or lower, the Annual Meeting of Electors (AME) of Portage Licensing Trust will be held on Monday 28 September 2020 at the Quality Hotel Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Road, Henderson, commencing at 6.00pm. This is…
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