How's your internet?
Ministry of Business ICT policy and programmes manager Jane Tier said the Government was working to deliver better internet connections to people outside of the main centres.
Areas like Wellsford, Warkworth, Helensville, Parakai, Waimauku, Muriwai, Kumeū, Huapai, Kaukapakapa, Puhoi and Mahurangi in Rodney would get Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) by the end of 2022, she said.
Is 2022 good enough, Rodney? How does having a poor internet connection affect you? Let us know in the comments - write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment published in print.
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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50% Yes, supporting people is important!
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30% No, individuals should take responsibility
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20% ... 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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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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47% Against. I want to deal with people.
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