Poll: How should the NCC tackle a climate emergency?
The Nelson Council declared a climate emergency on Thursday last week.
The CEO said that the declaration means every future activity plan developed by the council would have to address climate change.
What do you think should be the council's priority?
Choose the option that best fits your view and explain more in the comments below.
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33.8% Encourage public and active transport
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5.4% Pressure central Government to follow suit
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41.9% Waste minimisation and management
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8.1% Encourage local businesses to address climate change
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10.8% Other, I'll explain in the comments
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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