Heavy rain warning - Marlborough and Wellington
An active front over central New Zealand is moving slowly eastwards today and early Friday, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to much of the upper South Island and North Island.
Area: Marlborough Sounds and coast north of Clarence
Valid: 9 hours from 1:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.
Area: Wellington and Wairarapa from Featherston southwards
Valid: 11 hours from 3:00pm Thursday to 2:00am Friday
Forecast: Periods of rain, may become heavy with thundery downpours. Rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.
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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.7% ... 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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