A simple message about child poverty
by Max Rashbrooke • June 6, 2013 • Features • 0 Comments
I’ve just been sent this image by some good people who have put this sign up in the Waipu area. Nice and simple … and effective.
Read more →I’ve just been sent this image by some good people who have put this sign up in the Waipu area. Nice and simple … and effective.
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