people coming to help others need help too... accommodation needed
hi there.. does anyone know of a place to rent ?? 2 people need to move to the Hamilton area asap ... these 2 work tirelessly in volunteer roles for charity and are actually moving here to help develop a charity .. requirements; rural or very private, minimum of 2 bedrooms, ideally 3+ but they are realistic, double garage/workshop or shed, cat-friendly and a maximum of $400 a week, can't have too many steps and can't have the shower over the bath. Can anyone help these good, mature and responsible community minded people?? Spreading the word of their accommodation need would be so helpful... I can be contacted on 021 630090 Barbara
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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61.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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22.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.1% ... It is complicated
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.”
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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