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1736 days ago

social isolation- loneliness

Mapuna from Te Aroha

in response to louise rees, this has gotto be the loneliest winter of my life The 'Dogs in the Manger' have come back... why should that Maori woman have that land doing nothing. I want it to develop, but first get rid of her. The stress related stroke caused by a cooked up eviction process didnt kill me. I get stronger every day, and the fight is on.
Good to go says the legals. Inhumane racist corporate bullies. The Public Trust is as badly named as is Oranga Tamariki! Perceptions will persist but my bank statements show regular rates arrears payments despite the note to MPDC from PT not to accept them?? Just so you all know neighbours. Modern day land grabs from rates arrears happen at MPDC.
Tell all your friends- do not make a will with the Public Trust Theirs is for profit not people. Shutting me down to shut me up has not worked. I am aware of who the knobs are behind it all. Now there are signs erected by the land agent. 12 weeks it was my home of 25 years.Now I am homeless but staying with whanau in the meantime. But there is a penalty for aroha and whanaunga tanga What ever is wellbeing?
Not loneliness
homelessness for starters?

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3 days ago

And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...

Prospa

A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'

Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!

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2 days ago

Poll: What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?

Triton Hearing

Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.

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What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?
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5 days ago

The Tova Show

Jen from Stuff

Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
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We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.

We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).

Please email tova@stuff.co.nz or comment below if you’d like to share your perspective with us. We give you our commitment to treat your experience with sensitivity and care.

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