Paiahahā! Māori ED Fund open for applications
The 2025 round of the Māori Economic Development Fund is open!
Applicants who meet the Fund’s criteria can apply by 30 March.
The Fund aims to support the wealth and prosperity of Kāpiti Māori and is open to pakihi (business) starting out or in growth mode.
It’s supported some great Kāpiti businesses over the years – think Kāpiti Island Nature Tours, Māoriland and The Hori Gallery – take important steps forward.
A thriving Māori economy is good for the whole district, and we are proud to make this fund available!
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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14.3% ... 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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