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?

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

• Community feedback and transparency is needed.
• No. This would be impossible in practice.

Vote View Results

• 81.6% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
  81.6% Complete
• 18.4% No. This would be impossible in practice.
  18.4% Complete

49 votes

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

• 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.3% Complete
• 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.2% Complete
• 14.5% ... It is complicated
  14.5% Complete

1093 votes

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