Koru (#2058).

Paul from Levin

Koru, photographed in 2015 in what was then pine forest.

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?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

• Yes, supporting people is important!
• No, individuals should take responsibility
• ... It is complicated

Vote View Results

• 59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.4% Complete
• 26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.3% Complete
• 14.3% ... It is complicated
  14.3% Complete

1115 votes

Mamaku Seedling 0505-1

Paul from Levin

A very young Mamaku (Black Tree Fern) photographed (2020) beside the track up to the trig when it was still surrounded by pine trees.