Firewood Fundraiser
Ready to burn, dry wood, in convenient blocks (just like you buy in the supermarket).
With so many new puppy faces in care and more in the pipeline we have been donated firewood to sell to help raise funds.
Big thanks to the lovely people that made this happen.
Here’s a chance to stock up on firewood for the coming winter at a super cheap price while helping to save more puppies.
Thrown trailer loads:
* $60 for single trailer load
* $100 for a single trailer with cage or double trailer
* $140 for a double trailer with cage.
Pick up is Taupiri, no delivery sorry.
Please PM us for a pick up time and address.
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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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.5% ... 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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