2872 days ago

Final chance to have your say

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment make NZ an even better place to live and work? The Tax Working Group are keen to hear what matters most to you. Time is ticking to have your say.

Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website by 30 April, watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Don't miss out. Have your say on the future of tax by 30 April at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
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4 hours ago

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!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 83.3% Human-centred experience and communication
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Critical thinking
    16.7% Complete
  • 0% Resilience and adaptability
    0% Complete
  • 0% Other - I will share below!
    0% Complete
6 votes
12 hours ago

Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

Essie Summers Retirement Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

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7 days ago

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?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 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