Local opinion needed on proposal to reduce pokies
The public will have a chance to influence how pokie machine numbers in Nelson are controlled, councillors were divided about the best method. A proposal to change gambling machine regulations was approved for public consultation at a Nelson City Council meeting last week.
The current proposal includes:
- Reducing the cap on the number of gaming machines allowed to operate in the district.
- Introducing location requirements for new venues, which would prevent them from being located in areas of high deprivation.
- Reducing the limit of the number of Class 4 gaming machines (commonly known as pokies) allowed at new venues
- Making a number of editorial amendments to the Policy.
You are invited to have your say here, submission close 24 October 2018.
Story and image credit: Stuff
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: 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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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.5% ... It is complicated
Earth Emotions Silent Auction
Monday 16th February - Monday 2nd March
Bid on a special collection of 20 unframed prints by local photographers from an exhibition called Earth Emotions.
Glenn Allbrecht's book, Earth Emotions, inspired Ann Wheatley, Emma Jane Hughes and Peter Kemp to create a local exhibition exploring the health of our soils, waters, forests, and people, with support from the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum and the Nelson City Council.
Forty-seven photographers responded to an open call, contributing over 100 images. A selection of these was exhibited at the Refinery Art Space.
The photographers have donated 20 exhibition prints to raise funds for the hospice.
View on site at Nelson Tasman Hospice or check out the website here: sites.google.com...
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