Tough times for Mary Potter Hospice
Hi Neighbourly folk. You would have seen an article in your local paper on Mary Potter Hospice. It is a really tough time for charities at the moment and hospices, like Mary Potter, are struggling.
Is it right that they have to rely on people like Kāpiti real estate agent Doug Palmer to raise funds? He has been raising money for Mary Potter for about 20 years.
During that time, he estimates he has helped raise about $75,000, raffling fish caught in a fishing contest.
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WCC consultation on Civic Square plans ends this Wed (13 Nov) at 5pm
Encouraging everyone to provide feedback to the Wellington City Council on its development plan for Civic Square . You can see the plan options at the website www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz.... You can fill out the survey or just send an email with your key points to tenagakau@wcc.govt.nz This is our chance as citizens to let the Council know what we value.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.1% Yes
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33.3% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below