Community Loan Services
Vaka Tautua are providers of Community Finance Loans.
The service is available from Manukau, Waitakere and Porirua.
There are 2 types of loans:
Low interest StepUP of $1000 to $5000 and No Interest NILS up to $1000. Both loans are free of fees and charges and can be used for items that can improve people's quality of life.
The criteria is the ability to repay and borrowers much have limited incomes from work or benenfit, and be eligible for a Community Services Card.
Online inquiries can be made via our website:
For StepUP here: www.vakatautua.co.nz...
For NILS here: www.vakatautua.co.nz...
Email loans@vakatautua.co.nz if you'd like more information or copies of our Pacific translated brocures
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.4% Yes
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13.5% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Dead cat
I saw a dead cat on Everglade Drive this morning near the crossing of Keri Anne place. It had been placed near the pavement. Black and white colour. Young. Did not look like it had been dead too long. If you know anyone who is looking for a cat, please inform.
LAWN MOWER REPAIRS & SERVICE
Can anyone recommend a good service/repair centre for Lawn Mowers?