UPDATE: Huntly family worried for 'bright' graduate missing for eight days. Can you help police?
UPDATE: The body of a man who went missing from his Huntly home more than two weeks ago has been recovered by police.
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A "soft natured" graduate, who recently returned to New Zealand from studying overseas, has gone missing, worrying his family.
He hasn't been seen since July 9, and was last seen wearing a black and white striped t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers.
"There are increasing concerns for his safety," a police statement said.
Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 190712/1475.
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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.”
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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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... It is complicated
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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