The Share The Stage Showcase was a great night out
The Share The Stage Showcase on Friday night at Clarence St Theatre was a great night out - every act was brilliant, all great examples of the huge talent in the Waikato.
And what a great celebration of the new Waikato Regional Theatre! There were cheers and a real buzz in the room at its every mention. To stay in touch with future Share the Stage and Waikato Regional Theatre news and events, you can 'Join the Audience' at sharethestage.co.nz....
These fuzzy phone pics give some idea of a well-executed professional show, thanks to all involved!
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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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.5% ... 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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