Te Kowhai News July issue landing now!
The July issue of Te Kowhai News is landing in letterboxes now across RD5, RD8 and RD9.
In this issue:
- Local memories with Jean Lindsey, nee Bennett, by Shirley Warner
- Local history, by Graham McBride
- Community Group working bees are back!
- Antiques roadshow comes to Te Pahu
- Local charities doing amazing things
- Ex-teacher now star cricketer.
- Heaps of great photos!
If you have feedback or would like to share details of a story, please get in touch. tekowhainews@gmail.com
New advertisers and contributions are welcome.
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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0% Yes, supporting people is important!
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0% No, individuals should take responsibility
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0% ... It is complicated
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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