Great news - sign triggers community meeting!
Mayor Graham Smith has called a NZTA are meeting in South Canterbury this Wednesday to look at options to address the problems at the Mt Cook turn off.
Were you part of the team that erected your own warning sign for motorists on Sunday? The 'non compliant' road warning sign at the intersection of Tekapo-Twizel Rd (State Highway 8) and Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80) has driven the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to meet in South Canterbury this week to discuss options about a dangerous intersection.
Residents taking matters into their own hands has ultimately prompted the NZTA to meet on Wednesday to discuss options to address the problems at the intersection, and it appears the sign will stay standing for the time being despite it not complying with NZTA or council regulations.
Read the full story here.
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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58.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.8% ... 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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43.1% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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