Defend or retreat from climate change?
Nelson City Council has heard options from flood walls, to detention dams and a tidal gate could be used on the Maitai River flood plain and in coastal areas, to respond to forecasts of climate-change related flooding in Nelson. Managed retreat was also an option put forward by engineers. How do you think Nelson should adapt to predictions of more flooding?
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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60.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.9% ... 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?
recommendations wanted for..
Good seafood eateries in Kaikoura at the moment. Visitinglater in the summer and want to know what's what in terms of kai moana
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