Te Matau a Pohe Bridge closure this weekend! 17 - 20 November
As previously advised, the Te Matau a Pohe bridge will be closed to road and pedestrian traffic all this weekend as detailed below:
Friday 17 November 7pm to Monday 20 November 6am – Full road and footpath closure. There will be no pedestrian or road traffic access across the bridge. Dave Culham Drive will be closed at the Port Road and Riverside Drive roundabouts.
Openings for marine traffic will be available before 7.30pm Friday, between 8pm - 8.30pm Saturday, between 10pm Saturday and 08:30 Sunday, and between 8pm - 8.30pm Sunday. There may be up to a half hour delay for bridge lifts while workmen and equipment are cleared off the bridge
More information here ► bit.ly...
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.2% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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