Politics and the environment - your chance to find out what is happening.
Being an election year, there has never been a better time to find out what each political party is planning to do for the environment.
As a member of, and in partnership with our friends in the Environmental Hubs Aotearoa network, we are asking you - our communities - what you care about and what you want to know about in the environmental policy space.
Maybe you would like to know what each party is planning to do to further reduce plastic use, promote active transport, or clean up our waterways? Whatever it is, we want to hear about it.
Let us know by hitting the link below.
Submissions close at 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 4 August.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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