2132 days ago

Please donate to your rescue helicopter

Phillips Search & Rescue Trust

We live in an amazing country. But right now, we’re in a state of emergency. So we all need to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Now more than ever, we need our rescue emergency services available - for non-recreational accidents, and to support and transport patients with complex medical needs.

And while we hope you won’t need us, we need your help more than ever.

Please donate today. Together, we can save lives.
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1 day ago

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

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?
  • 58.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    58.3% Complete
  • 25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.5% Complete
  • 16.2% ... It is complicated
    16.2% Complete
420 votes
3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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4 days ago

Tamahere home in dentist case was once centre of accountant’s fraud

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s been a feature in a recent Hamilton District Court trial , but a Tamahere mansion already has an complicated history.

The property in Woodcock Rd - notable for having a hydroslide in the back yard - the scene of now-disproved alleged sexual offending by Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam - made headlines more than 15 years ago, when it was a focus in the case of accountant Gary Soffe.

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