BPW Candle lighting
All women in the area are invited to join the BPW Franklin members for Candle lighting, when they remember other women around the world doing the same ceremony.
Enjoy the inspirational speaker Grace Payne a special Olympics athlete.
GUEST SPEAKER AT BPW FRANKLIN INC. CANDLE LIGHTING DINNER MEETING
AT THE PUKEKOHE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE, 6.30 FOR 7pm Start
REGISTRATION REQUIRED PREPAID DINNER $35 pp
CONTACT: secretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz for more information
or visit website www.bpwfranklin.org.nz...
GRACE PAYNE
Special Olympics New Zealand athlete leader Grace has been recognised for her tireless advocacy work for people with intellectual disabilities at the 2022 Global Youth Summit. The 23-year-old from Waiuku was born with autism and has been an inspirational athlete leader across Aotearoa and abroad.
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
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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?
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