Questions and Answers – November 12
Questions and Answers – November 12
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Earlier this year, Minister Bennett announced a major funding boost for victims of sexual violence through agencies such as the Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation. In addition, ACC is redesigning its support, assessment, and treatment services for …
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More than 20000 people have already filed property tax returns for 2014
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Vivienne Dempsey, property tax project manager with Revenue, admitted that people had encountered lengthy waiting times when contacting the helpline in the first few days after the letters were sent out. “These calls have eased off now and the waiting …
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Police crime commissioners: their five best, and five worst, ideas
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Ron Hogg, Durham police crime commissioner, proposes evidence-based policy to criminalise drug dealers, not addicts. Photograph: PA/John Giles. Durham's police and crime commissioner (PCC), Ron Hogg, recently surprised everyone by proposing a …
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Run-over dog was just a cuddly toy
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"The toy was large and quite lifelike so I can understand why the person thought this was an animal in need of our help. This was the day after Halloween so it's possible the … The charity urged people to call its helpline on 03000 999 999 if they …
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