Do Something HELPful this month to support survivors
Will you take on the Do Something HELPful challenge this month?
Help support survivors of sexual abuse, help protect future generations and help your community out.
You could Do Something HELPful for your:
โข ๐ช๐ต๐ฎฬ๐ป๐ฎ๐: walk 10,000 steps a day or give up TV for a week
โข ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐: hold a purple dance party or a garage sale and donate proceeds
โข ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: pick up 100 pieces of plastic each week or do a beach clean-up
OR choose your own challenge
Sign up today or donate to Do Something HELPful - you'll be helping survivors to heal, raising awareness and helping to prevent sexual abuse so these statistics can end one day.
There are also prizes to be won for our top fundraisers!
Head to dosomethinghelpful.org.nz for more information.
Brain Teaser of the Day ๐ง โจ Can You Solve It? ๐ค๐ฌ
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!)
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Tour Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi & experience Vietnamโs culture
This premium 12-day Vietnam food tour, hosted by Leanne Kitchen from 15โ27 October 2026, offers an exclusive culinary journey from NZD$5,995 per person (twin share). Book via Helloworld Travel Ponsonby (09 267 6758) on a first-come, first-served basis
Itinerary Highlights
The journey includes 10 nights of accommodation in boutique hotels and a 1-night cruise in Ha Long Bay
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta: Explore floating markets, visit coconut gardens, and sample regional specialties like "elephant ear fish".
Hoi An & Hue: Participate in cooking classes, tea tastings, and salt coffee experiences in these historic centers.
Halong Bay: Experience an overnight cruise with on-board cooking demonstrations.
Hanoi: Discover the capital's food culture through a guided street food tour and a traditional water puppet show.
Whatโs Included:
โข Return flights ex Auckland + internal flights
โข 11 nights premium accommodation
โข Guided culinary experiences
โข Discover Mekong Delta, Hoi An & Imperial Hue
โข Overnight Halong Bay cruise with activities & all meals onboard
โข Airport transfers & private transport throughout
โข Small group: Maximum 18 travellers
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
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