Lions book fair has something for everyone
Much to Lions’ relief, 50,000 donated books will be taken out of storage on October 15 and set up
in the Waikanae Memorial Hall in readiness for the 23nd consecutive Lions Monster Bookfair on Saturday and Sunday, the 17th and 18th of October.
Lions hope to raise close to $40,000 for Kapiti organisations.
One of the books for sale is Sea Devil, by James Beade, a detailed account of Count Felix Von Luckner. During the First World War his job as a German captain, was to capture and destroy allied shipping. However, his ship became stranded in the Pacific in 1917 and he and his crew were captured and became prisoners of war in New Zealand.
He visited New Zealand in 1938 and later got into trouble with the Nazis for his anti-fascist views. Another great read is New Zealand Shipwrecks, detailing more than 200 disasters at sea. And for
Beneficiaries include the Wellington Childrens Hospital, Wellington Free Ambulance, the Malaghan Institute, the Life Flight Trust, Paraparaumu Beach School Dyslexia teaching programme and the Virtuoso Strings.
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?
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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60.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.1% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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