Want to learn how you, your family and your community can be better prepared for an emergency?
Register for the latest FREE emergency preparedness course in Lower Hutt run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO).
The course runs over four evenings, all starting at 6.30pm for 2-3 hours: 9, 16, 23 February and 2 March at the Lower Hutt Emergency Management Office, 25 Laings Road (above the i-SITE). Tea, coffee and snacks are provided to keep the energy up.
The evenings are interactive, informative, fun and open to Lower Hutt residents over the age of 14.
Sign up today online: www.getprepared.org.nz...
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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