Poll: Is the government doing enough to support Northland’s recovery from the floods?
The government has allocated $500,000 for organisations, services and projects supporting flood recovery efforts in Northland.
The fund can be accessed through grants, but grant money is not available to individuals who have suffered personal loss or property damage.
Millions of dollars in damages were caused to buildings, homes and vehicles in Northland during the floods on July 17 and 18.
Do you think the government’s support goes far enough?
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42.1% Yes - this fund will help the rebuild
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57.9% No- it should be extended to individuals who have suffered losses
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I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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