Founder of popular NZ shoe brand Andrea Biani dies
Hi neighbours, The man who started one of New Zealand's most successful shoe brands - Andrea Biani - has died aged 83. You may remember seeing Sebastiano Perillo's designs at Auckland shops - his first pair sold at a Queen St retailer. Perillo, also known as John, came to NZ from Italy as a refugee in 1951. He worked in the footwear industry for several decades. Read more about his story by clicking the link below.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
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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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60.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
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