379 days ago

What's on in Wairarapa this week 🌞

Denver Grenell from

🌞 The weather is warming up and there is plenty on in Wairarapa! Check out what's on this week:

🚲 Cycling Tom Bike Shop & Hire & Pōhatu Farm Ridgeline Trail E-Bike tour - savour breathtaking ocean views along farm ridges for cyclists of all levels on Wednesday 5 February.

🏇 Waitangi Day Race Meet at Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre - grab your family and friends, pack a picnic and head to the races on Thursday 6 February.

🌿 Stablehouse Garden Open Day - wander this stunning garden of national significance on Thursday 6 February.

🎥 Summer Movie Nights at Colombo Martinborough - catch a movie in the vines with Sing 2 on Thursday 6 February and Mama Mia on Saturday 8 February. Plus live music from Shaun Preston on Sunday 9 February.

🎸Summer Sunday Sessions at The Vineyard Cafe at Margrain Vineyard - enjoy live music and food this Sunday from 2pm.

Find out more at the link below.

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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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

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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!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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