Momentum’s menu of smart giving options
Do you want to financially support local social and environmental activity across the Waikato in a way that ensures your help has an effective and ongoing impact?
Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, hosts investment funds set up by community groups, social enterprises and local champions to diversify and grow the income that enables their own or others’ worthwhile work.
A number of these investment funds welcome public donations. From art to sport, environment to disability support, for specific locations or the whole region, you can support the local cause or charity you care about with smart giving.
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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53.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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27.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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18.5% ... 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?
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
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