Women's Suffrage: 125 years young

This week’s speaker was Dr Judy Whitcombe, a powerful and energetic woman whose achievements are broad and deep.
Perhaps she is best known as a social researcher, especially in the field of women’s changing role in society. She took us through the proud history of the suffrage movement in New Zealand, from the landmark Electoral Act of 1893, to more recent moves to promote gender equality in all corners of national

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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?