Anzac Day events in Wellington
There are a number of events you can attend in Wellington to mark Anzac Day. These are:
6.00 am - Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am - Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11.00 am - Anzac Day 2017 National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
2.30pm - Atatürk Memorial Service, Atatürk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Strathmore
The Last Post service at Pukeahu will conclude the day’s activities at 5.30pm.
For information on road closures, parking restrictions, mobility parking and access, please visit the Ministry for Culture & Heritage website.
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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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... 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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