TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK
1994 with a zippy, economical,1600 motor which runs really well. Gearbox and diff are fine. 311000km. Rego Jan 2021, WOF April 2021. Cambelt done at 276k , so plenty of life left. Front engine mount and rear sway bar bushes just replaced. Oil and filter change done. The body is good for its age, with a small rust patch under the rear window. Minor scrapes on the bumpers. There are stains on the carpets and seats. Some cheap covers, will take care of the seats. Feel free to come and check it over. Ph 02243
29823.
Hamilton woman’s $50 flax roses are helping her family get by
Marama Wade sits outside her River Rd home selling harakeke roses for $50, trying to keep food on the table and the rent paid.
The 54-year-old said the reason she’s out there is simple, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching.
“We’re broke. The reality is life is hard.”
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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61.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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22.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.1% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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