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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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Mamaku Seedling 0505-1
A very young Mamaku (Black Tree Fern) photographed (2020) beside the track up to the trig when it was still surrounded by pine trees.
Wanted Double or Queen bed
My daughters bed is broken looking to buy a new one ASAP please send price and photo to me thanks :)
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