Cornerstone - Whare Karakia Filled to the Gunwales!
Last Monday evening (26 August), the user group organising an event at Cornerstone, plus the Cornerstone family who were present, were surprised and almost overwhelmed by the numbers of people who turned up for the Meet the Candidates event.
Usually these events have 50-60 people at best. The total count last Monday was 225.
As a result, there were a lot of things learnt and some decisions made to make things better for future occasions.
Although, when the unexpected hits, the situation cannot be anything but unexpected. Given the circumstances, those leading the night did an amazing job.
What is important for us now at Cornerstone is to be sure we have things in place that will help avoid problems and upsets as much as possible.
For example, we've bit the financial bullet and ordered another sound and visual control unit, to guarantee no glitches in controlling volume level (and avoiding squealing).
We know too that parking wardens are essential for any events likely to have 50 or more people.
The setting out of chairs is something that always needs care and consideration. And nobody needs to be left standing. (If they were with our chair count, we'd be over our official FNDC approved numbers!)
If you've any suggestions to help Cornerstone be the really good community facility we want it to be, please let us know. Our place is your place. Community Space with a Spiritual Heart. A place to feel at home.
Write your comments here or contact us at cornerstone@kkup.org.nz. If you'd be willing to be on an "as available" list of people who could help with support tasks for big events, e.g. parking, setting out extra chairs, being a group's technical assistant, please let us know. This could be voluntary or could be offered to groups as a paid extra.
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?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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