Cyclone Recovery
In 1931 Napier had a huge earthquake. While you may have known about this event, you may not have known that a number of those who lost their homes in Hawkes Bay were evacuated to Waikanae and stayed in unoccupied beach houses. Local families provided food and helped in various ways. In Chris Maclean's book "Waikanae" there is a description of the significant help provided by Waikanae families. This included providing food, and other basic support. The local families helped in numerous ways including taking people to Wellington to visit dentists or to get new glasses.
I am wondering if we should be organising somehow similar.
a) Maybe B & B houses can be made available for free?
b) Maybe you have some spare rooms available in your house that you can share.
c) Maybe there is a way some of the empty batches can be offered to families.
d) Maybe there is a way to contact the owners of beach houses who live in Wellington to offer help..
If anyone in Waikanae knows how this could be organised I am sure there are Welfare centres in Hawkes bay that could organise t their end and someone in the Kapiti area could be organised this part of the response.
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Pushchair Hire
Does anyone have a modern Pushchair they would be will to loan from 22 Dec through until 28 Dec incl. My granddaughter is 2 years old. Please txt to 0274423190
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