Children's Event: If you go to the Gardens Saturday....
You're sure to find The Waikato Kindergarten Association Teddy Bears Picnic!
The WKA Teddy Bears Picnic is back, and better than ever! This year, your favourite family day out will be based in Rogers Rose Garden, between the brand new children’s playground beside the Jade Dragon Theatre, and the spectacular Pacific Crystal Palace. Bring your beloved teddy, pack a picnic and dress up.
All day entertainment will include story-telling, sing-a-longs, face-painting, sports, activities, potting plants, a teddy bear hospital, prizes and giveaways, roaming characters and so much more in a carnival-like environment. Explore, discover and enjoy a child-friendly event.
Only gold coin entry!
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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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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