Multicultural Tree Planting, Sat 17 August
EarthDiverse, The Waikato Interfaith Council, the Waikato Multicultural Council, Hamilton City Council, GoEco, Kaivolution, Tui2000, Friends of Waiwhakareke, and a wide variety of Waikato cultural and environmental organisations are pleased to announce a Multicultural Tree Planting event at Waiwhakareke (across from Hamilton Zoo) on Saturday 17 August at 10:30am. This event is family-friendly, free and open to the public. Do come and help us reach our target of getting 100 people to plant 5 trees each! Bring your gumboots, a hat, gloves, a spade, and a smile. Rain or Shine.
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.7% ... It is complicated
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?
Tamahere home in dentist case was once centre of accountant’s fraud
It’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.
The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - made headlines more than 15 years ago, when it was a focus in the case of accountant Gary Soffe.
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