Free Over 60 Women's Self Defence Course
Age Concern Hawke's Bay has partnered with The Women's Self Defence Network - Wahine Toa to offer a FREE Over 60 Women's Self Defence Course on 22 November 2022 at the War Memorial Hall in Waipukurau. Course is from 10am-2pm.
In this course you will learn to think confidently, speak strongly and use Self Defence skills when necessary. You will learn ways of dealing with unsafe situations including:
- How to deal with being followed
- Acquaintance and stranger attacks
- Sexual harassment
- Getting out of grabs and holds
- How to think their way out of threatening situations.
- Healthy/Unhealthy relationships
The course style is participatory, practical, fun and empowering. It includes discussions, games, physical sessions and role-plays.
Registration essential as numbers are limited-
call 06 870 9060/06 858 9158 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.1% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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