Porirua Sports Awards returns
The awards unfortunately could not be held in 2020 or 2021 due to changes in Covid-19 Alert levels, but the Porirua City Council-run event is back this year, and will be held at Te Rauparaha Arena on 2 November.
Awards categories are young sportsman and sportswoman; individual sportsman and sportswoman; team; disabled sportsperson; coach; volunteer; and service to sport.
The qualifying period for the awards spans the 12 months to 31 August 2022 – go to our website and search ‘Awards in Porirua’ to find the nomination form.
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... It is complicated
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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