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3127 days ago

Poll: Do you think the Government should remove GST from sanitary products?

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

Two Whangaparaoa College students have created a petition to remove GST from sanitary products and are hoping to receive more than 100,000 signatures to take it to Parliament.

Melanie Wilcock, 17, and Rebecca Jacobs, 17, believe paying tax on these products is an ongoing issue for women and hope… View more
Two Whangaparaoa College students have created a petition to remove GST from sanitary products and are hoping to receive more than 100,000 signatures to take it to Parliament.

Melanie Wilcock, 17, and Rebecca Jacobs, 17, believe paying tax on these products is an ongoing issue for women and hope New Zealand will get behind them.

The teens say their is a 12 per cent gender pay gap in New Zealand and only biological women experience menstruation, therefore, women are being paid less than men and are charged GST for something that is essential to their health.

"This makes us wonder whether there would still be a luxury tax of 15 per cent on sanitary items if they were essential to all genders.," they say.

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What are your thoughts?
Do you think the Government should remove GST from sanitary products?

*Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comment published in print.

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Do you think the Government should remove GST from sanitary products?
  • 82.5% Yes, I think the Government should remove GST from sanitary products.
    82.5% Complete
  • 15.8% No, I think women should still have to pay GST.
    15.8% Complete
  • 1.8% Something else - Tell us in the comments.
    1.8% Complete
57 votes
3128 days ago

Our native trees need your help

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View more
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.

If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
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3128 days ago

Beat the traffic

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Did you know a motorway transports fewer than 2500 people per hour? A rail line can transport 10 times as many. Find out AT’s plan to keep Auckland moving.

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3128 days ago

Light Rail for Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

AT plans to introduce light rail to Auckland as a way to relieve traffic congestion and get more people around Auckland quickly.

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3129 days ago

Great teaching in your community

Teach NZ

The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – … View moreThe Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people. This year, 14 finalists from across New Zealand have been recognised for their outstanding achievements – including Auckland Kindergarten Association, Manurewa Intermediate School and Waitakere College. Please join us in congratulating them, and find out about their achievements here. Find out more

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3129 days ago

Bronze Chandelier for sale.

Bev from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

Bronze and brown glass Chandelier for sale:$80.00

Negotiable

3129 days ago

New Signwriter in town

Danie from Snells Beach & Mahurangi East

We can sort out all your vehicle graphics and signwriting needs, from design work to full vehicle wrapping, flags, banners,business cards and signs

Negotiable

3130 days ago

The only BA you can study by distance.

Massey University

Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July. Learn more

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3135 days ago

World Vision

Ezra from Wellsford

Hi everyone I am supporting the 40 Hour Famine this year I am raising money for my school Living Way Learning Center If you want to support the 40 Hour Famine Please Go To:www.worldvision.org.nz... and search Ezra Bowman Every Dollar Counts!

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