Bookathon to boost reading launched next month
Blind Low Vision NZ is launching a bookathon to inspire children to get reading.
The Great Kiwi Bookathon is being rolled out in June to promote reading and to raise funds for people suffering from vision loss.
Registrations are now open for parents to sign up their children- and themselves- to read as many books as they can.
Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorship to raise funds for Blind Low Vision NZ.
Go to bookathon.co.nz to register online.
ENGLISH CHAT GROUP Glenfield Library, Bentley Ave, Glenfield
I'd like to start a English Chat Group this Friday 20th February 1230 - 130pm at the Glenfield library. Open to anyone who needs help learning about NZ like settling in, understanding NZ sayings. We can share stories. I do speak Cantonese, but not Mandarin. Im keen to help my community. Call/text me 027 3862680 if youre interested & I can book us a table 😁 Cheers Helen
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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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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83.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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16.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
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