What do you think of the proposed Rodney targeted rate?
Last week the targeted transport rate recommendation was passed and put in the hands of the Governing Body to make the final decision on whether Rodney ratepayers will be required to pay a rate of $150 or $2.90 per week to get transport projects off the ground.
A planned $46 million would be raised over 10 years and would to go towards things like park and ride facilities, footpaths and sealing roads, this is alongside the Auckland Transport Regional Land Transport Plan.
What do you think of this? and what would you like to see happen with the $46 million?
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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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51.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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32.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.3% I want to be able to choose.
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47% Against. I want to deal with people.
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