1929 days ago

Missing war medal reunited with family

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The missing medal of a late war veteran has been returned to his family.

An 11-year-old girl found the war medal on the footpath in Titirangi and handed the treasure to police.

Massey Community Constable Mike Nolan began searching for the owner of the medal bearing the name E W Simon.

No burglaries had been reported so he turned to Medals Reunited NZ for help.

Enter Ian D. Maryn, a retired NZ Army Major.

Maryn discovered the medal belonged to war veteran Edward Simon, who had died in 1993.

More enquiries found Simon's stepson Malcolm, a Johnsonville resident, and the medal was returned to the delighted family.

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A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

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2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.5% Complete
  • 24% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
499 votes