Moves to crack down on rough sleeping come as public disorder hits a 10-year low
The Government is exploring "move on" orders for rough sleepers in downtown Auckland despite Justice Ministry advice showing public disorder offences are at a 10 year low. Annual proceedings for public order, health and safety offences in Auckland City have fallen from about 2000 in 2016 to roughly 500 in recent years, newly released data shows. Earlier this month, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said he had been tasked with ensuring police had the tools they needed to tackle public disorder. "It’s blindingly obvious to everybody that the CBD, particularly of Auckland, but [also] a lot of places, have been characterised by disorder and real concern around public safety," he said.
The context: Business groups and Mayor Wayne Brown back the proposed move-on orders, arguing rough sleepers and begging affect most central city businesses. Homelessness is rising in Auckland, with at least 800 people living without shelter in the Super City, compared with around 140 in Wellington and 270 in Christchurch.
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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!
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58.6% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.3% Critical thinking
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25.4% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
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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77.1% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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22.9% No. This would be impossible in practice.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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