999 days ago

Auckland's Mid-Year Festival Returns

Auckland Elemental

Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining experiences, immersive and interactive art installations, side-splitting live theatre, glittering city lights and more.

Learn more at aucklandnz.com/elemental
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More messages from your neighbours
4 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?
  • 59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.6% Complete
  • 26% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
916 votes
6 days ago

Arapaepae Track view 1123-1

Paul from Levin

Looking South from the Arapaepae track about halfway up to the Trig

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21 days ago

Kahu/Swamp Harrier 1841

Paul from Levin

MY EYES ARE ON YOU! Kahu/Swamp Harrier photographed from under a tree beside HW1 on the southern side of Levin. I thought I was hiding. (Enlarge for a better view of those piercing eyes)

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