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?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

• Yes, supporting people is important!
• No, individuals should take responsibility
• ... It is complicated

Vote View Results

• 59.2% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.2% Complete
• 25.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
  25.6% Complete
• 15.2% ... It is complicated
  15.2% Complete

774 votes

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Jane from Naenae

Arrived home from my holiday to all tha Donations from our giving Neighbours.Thanku all so much.Families who will receive will be truly thankful.
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