Garage Sale Sunday 26th November 10am to 2pm
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What a great result today, thank you to all of you who came and went away with good quality bargains! Plus I met 3 lovely new neighbours!
So we are doing it all over again this
SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER
10am to 2pm!
Loads of kids soft toys, big kids & boys toys, golf clubs, long skate boards, Sony cassette walkmans, household items, tools, furniture, appliances, plus loads loads more, vintage glassware and China and other collectables & bits n bobs, a large mahogany frame mirror, DA Lewis Pisa chair, antique gentleman’s chair, 1920’s cocktail/drinks cabinet, paintings and so much more . . .
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!
SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER 10am to 2pm
38 Patten Street Avonside. Park on the Street. Follow the signs up the driveway. Cheeky offers welcome.
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom
I remember being ‘different’ 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 – too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldn’t get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), I’d be eating the vegetables.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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44.4% Yes - we like to be prepared
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38.9% Nah
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16.7% This is on my to-do list!
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