Wool/Acrylic Needed
Do you have any wool/acrylic surplus to your requirements that you no longer need? Our group of ladies make blankets, jumpers, scarves and hats for people in Romania, Moldova and the Ukraine where there is much poverty and need especially at the moment in that war-torn area. End of balls and small amounts are welcome as much as larger quantities as they can be used to put stripes in the squares or jumpers etc. My number is 021-057-0371. f you have any that you would be willing to donate, please give me a ring and I will arrange collection. Many thanks. Pat G.
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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