Massey University: Opinion - When Did Asking for Help Become a Public Safety Problem?
September 09, 2026
September 09, 2026
PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 9 -- Massey University issued the following news release:
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Opinion: When did asking for help become a public safety problem?
By Dr Matt Wynyard
A wee while ago now, maybe about a month, I was approached by a slightly weathered-looking guy while I was packing groceries into my car outside our local supermarket. He asked if I had any spare change and I said something along the lines of, "Sorry mate, . . .
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Opinion: When did asking for help become a public safety problem?
By Dr Matt Wynyard
A wee while ago now, maybe about a month, I was approached by a slightly weathered-looking guy while I was packing groceries into my car outside our local supermarket. He asked if I had any spare change and I said something along the lines of, "Sorry mate, . . .