2098 days ago

POST LOCKDOWN GROCERY SURPLUS

David Dorey from St Joseph's Parish Dannevirke

A small survey has indicated some folk may have "overshopped" prior to lockdown and may have too much dried pasta, rice and canned food than usually needed.
You can give any surplus to St.Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) for their food parcels, delivered throughout Tararua District.Everything accepted.
Our friends Kindness and consideration have not left the building, and my be needed more than before as the numbers of those in need are likely to increase.
Please leave donations at St.Vincent de Pauls Vinnie shop in High St.Dannevirke opposite BNZ or
St.Josephs School (Allardice or McPhee streets ) where the team can take contactless collection.
Goods will be co-ordinated with Vinnies scheme,
OR call David on 0274 949179 for help or collection.

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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?
  • 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.4% Complete
  • 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.4% Complete
  • 14.2% ... It is complicated
    14.2% Complete
1179 votes
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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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