ENGLISH SOCIAL GROUP ๐ Forrest Hill Church, 151 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill
*This will be our last social groups for the year. (Morning & evening) Merry Xmas ๐๐ to you all, and we will see you in February 2026๐
Welcome to our English Social Group on Monday 8th December. The morning session is ๐ป 10am-12pm ๐ or the evening group is 7pm- 830pm. Come to one or both, whichever suits you. Learn some new words or practise some old ones. No skill level required. Tea โ๏ธ & biscuits๐ช provided at both groups. A gold coin donation ๐ชappreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. Everybody welcome. Bring a friend along if you wish. Laughter & fun guaranteed! ๐คฃ๐ See you there! Cheers Helen
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, thereโs 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 ๐ช๐ฐ๐ช
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship โ 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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% 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 ๐๐ฒ๐
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisationsโlike NZTAโmanage 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.
Weโd 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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80.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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19.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
NZ POST - PROPOSED CLOSURE - HAURAKI CNR
Hi neighbours
You may have heard that our Post Centre at Hauraki is on the list to be closed by NZ Post.
Please support our opposition to this and send an email voicing your concerns for our neighbourhood.
Email: executive.complaints@nzpost.co.nz
Subject: Retail Change Escalation - Hauraki Corner Post Centre
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