Te Kowhai News July issue!
Something to curl up with on one of these rainy nights. Pour yourself a glass of pinot, chuck a bit of wood on the fire and have a read.
In this issue:
- Distant memories but gorgeous photos of autumn from many of you.
- Horrific story of the Miller family's fight to save their dying son.
- Interview with THE tomato guy from Bedford Road.
- A crazy of a story about a local cat called Phillip who got wedged into a passing car and traveled 400km away from home!
- A new column from Louise Hopkins who's sharing crowd-pleaser food for the family.
- Plus all the usual news and photographs.
Thanks once again for everyone's help and input in pulling this magazine together. Your contributions are valued.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... 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?
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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