1909 days ago

Poll: Do you think the two-way Trans-Tasman bubble should be opened up now?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Government has announced its first major border exemption- 2000 horticultural workers can arrive in the new year.

The 2000 horticultural workers from the Pacific will be allowed to enter New Zealand in 2021 under strict conditions, in the first significant opening of the border to foreign workers since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Meanwhile, the one-way Trans-Tasman bubble started in October, permitting travellers from New Zealand to arrive in NSW and the Northern Territory without then having to go into managed isolation.

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Do you think the two-way Trans-Tasman bubble should be opened up now?
  • 33.9% Yes
    33.9% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
  • 8.9% Undecided- it's too complex.
    8.9% Complete
56 votes
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6 days ago

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?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1120 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟

While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.

We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?

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Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
  • 80.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
    80.3% Complete
  • 19.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
    19.7% Complete
61 votes
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7 hours ago

NZ POST - PROPOSED CLOSURE - HAURAKI CNR

Sharon from Takapuna

Hi neighbours
You may have heard that our Post Centre at Hauraki is on the list to be closed by NZ Post.
Please support our opposition to this and send an email voicing your concerns for our neighbourhood.
Email: executive.complaints@nzpost.co.nz
Subject: Retail Change Escalation - Hauraki Corner Post Centre