Cambridge’s biggest raceday!
The IRT Harness Jewels 2021 is Harness Racing’s biggest day of racing, with nine Group One harness races to crown the age group champions of the season and a total prize pool of $900,000.
However, it’s not just the action on the track that will be pumping, we’re preparing for a party to be remembered with a host of hospitality options, The Breeze Public Village, Alfresco Bites Food Truck Village, loads of free kids entertainment in the Cambridge Colts & Fillies Club and the classic after party at The Clubhouse, it’s an event not to be missed!
Hamilton woman’s $50 flax roses are helping her family get by
Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.
The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.
“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”
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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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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