Project Runway Huntly
Community Sewing Classes and Competition. Ever wanted to be a fashion designer? This is your chance!
We are holding a community competition for all the creative sewing genius' in our community.
Alongside this we will be running a community sewing class for those who would like to enter the beginners or children category.
Details on how to enter Project Runway Huntly are coming....In the meantime we are going to begin our sewing classes which will run for 8 weeks from Thursday 8th August 5.30 -7.30pm. the cost will be $25 pp Please email arts.huntly@gmail.com for more information or book online at www.eventspronto.co.nz...
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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60.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.9% ... 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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