One new case of Covid-19 in the community - but no need for alarm, officials say
Hi neighbours, One new case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the community, but the Director-General of Health and the Prime Minister both say there's little risk of community transmission. Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins have all ruled out a change to alert levels in the immediate future.
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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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.6% ... It is complicated
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