A little bit about me...
Hi there, my name is Donna Bridgeman and I live in Otaki. I have two very focussed things to keep me occupied daily. First and foremost genealogy is the most favoured thing I do every day and possibly half the night. I have been researching for myself and others who need a hand for over 40 years.
The next Hot Topic is Homelessness. I have advocated all aspects of being homeless for about three years but before that, I did work with Housing issues. The latest that this new coalition government has decided on with rentals scares me to bits. No longer does anyone feel safe and secure in their rental. With having six moves in three years and now being 69 years young, it terrifies me that I will have to eventually look for another rental with perhaps only two weeks' notice. If anyone has any issues etc they can message me and I will do my best to help you or to take your concerns to the appropriate people
Government to Reintroduce Charter Schools
The reintroduction of charter schools in New Zealand seems little more than a sop to National’s right wing ideologues and will achieve little except the diversion of funds from the already financially stretched state schools.
There appears to be little, if any evidence that they especially benefit underperforming children, who indeed appear better off in a state system, provided adequate support is provided. Charter schools also foster conservatism, elitism, and in some instances religious fundamentalism, the cause of so much strife in the world.
It could be argued that of all children who might benefit from a broad state education and mixing with their community peers, it’s those from these conservative, elitist backgrounds.
What word is always spelled wrong?
The riddle of the day is...What word is always spelled wrong?
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Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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81.6% Yes
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18% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below
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