Te Kowhai News May issue out now
Te Kowhai News May issue is being delivered to letterboxes from tomorrow (Monday) across RD5, RD8 and RD9.
In this issue you’ll find:
- Presidents grade rugby at the village green, looking for more members.
- Onion Road junction continuing to ruffle feathers with even more changes coming.
- Old girls and guys lunch is coming up: make sure you get in touch if you’d like to attend and haven’t before.
- Te Kowhai’s church café set to open soon.
- Thousands of daffodils planted in Te Kowhai and Whatawhata, thanks to many volunteers and the Waikato District Council.
- Plus the latest instalments from our usual, wonderful contributors.
PDF File is attached. If you have news or photos to share please get in touch any time.
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?
-
60.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
-
23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
-
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.
Loading…
