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

• 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.4% Complete
• 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.4% Complete
• 14.2% ... It is complicated
  14.2% Complete

1180 votes

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

• Human-centred experience and communication
• Critical thinking
• Resilience and adaptability
• Other - I will share below!

Vote View Results

• 50% Human-centred experience and communication
  50% Complete
• 18.8% Critical thinking
  18.8% Complete
• 31.3% Resilience and adaptability
  31.3% Complete
• 0% Other - I will share below!
  0% Complete

16 votes

Roadworks on SH1 Redoubt Road overbridge 5 words

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 22 to 26 February, we will be replacing a bridge joint on SH1 Redoubt Road overbridge. Work will take place at night time (9pm to 5am) and there will be a full one- way closure with lane restrictions on the other side.

Please expect delays when travelling through the area.
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