1241 days ago

Get quake safe now, not later.

Earthquake Comission

If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones.

So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe. The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney.

Everything you need to know is at EQC’s site. Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?
  • 59.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.9% Complete
  • 25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.8% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1017 votes
3 hours ago

Mamaku Seedling 0505-1

Paul from Levin

A very young Mamaku (Black Tree Fern) photographed (2020) beside the track up to the trig when it was still surrounded by pine trees.

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14 hours ago

Wanted Double or Queen bed

Sammy from Levin

My daughters bed is broken looking to buy a new one ASAP please send price and photo to me thanks :)