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.
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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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Donโt Overthink Itโฆ Or Do?๐
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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