Ashburton’s new civic centre and library named ‘for future generations’
Ashburton's new library and civic centre complex have received new names.
The library has been named Te Pātaka o kā Tuhituhi and the civic centre portion of the building will be known as Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka.
The titles, gifted from Arowhenua, were revealed at last week's Ashburton District Council meeting.
Deputy mayor Liz McMillan said she was pleased with the recognition to Hine Paaka, an ode to the ancient beech tree that once stood near the Alford Forest in the Ashburton district.
She added that the district needed to look to the future.
“When we think about this building, it's not just for now it’s for our future and there is a younger generation out there who are learning te reo, and it rolls off their tongue a lot easier than it does mine.
“It's definitely for our future generations.”
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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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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42.9% Yes - we like to be prepared
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46.4% Nah
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10.7% This is on my to-do list!
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