1738 days ago

Hokowhitu Village Centre book sales

Helen Gilmour-Jones from Hokowhitu Village Centre Incorporated

Hundreds of books for sale. Our shelves were overflowing, we had no room for newly donated books and the store room was chock-a-block.
This Saturday, 22 May, 9 to 12 midday. Hokowhitu Village Centre, 356 Albert Street.
Please tell your friends.
Books - mostly fiction this time - $2 each, or 3 books for $5.
Some specialist or highly sought-after books, individually priced, ranging from $3 to $7.
A few children’s books at 50c each.
Other items: Jigsaws, a few plants, Wheat bags, Raffle (Kindly donated by Veronica Jayne Hairdressers.)
All proceeds will support the running of Hokowhitu Village Centre

Negotiable

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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

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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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1174 votes
19 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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