๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐
Students from Te Waka Unua School have embarked on a heartwarming initiative at Aldwins House, creating lasting bonds with the elderly residents. Through music, dance, and meaningful conversations, these young visitors have brought joy and companionship to the seniors' lives. These visits go beyond entertainment; they serve as a reminder of the value of intergenerational connections, promoting empathy and understanding. ๐
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom
I remember being โdifferentโ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the packet; and being the family member who went into the kitchen after dinner to eat the leftovers. There are numerous other examples โ too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldnโt get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), Iโd be eating the vegetables.
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