Crime paying criminal $5,000 per week.
How does this work?
This is the third time I have posted on this subject and it just keeps on happening.
See: www.stuff.co.nz...
Tapualii Raewyn Uitime, 49, defrauded the now defunct Pacific Island Safety and Prevention Project which received most of its funding from the Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Justice and Department of Corrections of about $260,000.
SFO director Julie Read said Uitime used the funds for her own benefit, including gambling.
“Ms Uitime abused her position of trust to steal a significant amount of public funds that were allocated for social support services, including family support, counselling and family violence education within the Pacific Island community in Auckland,” Read said.
The offending occurred over several years and was not spur of the moment, Read said.
She was sentenced to two years and one month in jail after charges were laid by the Serious Fraud Office.
So long as she behaves herself inside she will be out within a year!
That means she got her salary while doing the thieving and receives ‘payment’ for her time in prison of nearly $5000 per week.
Two questions:
Does the punishment fit the crime?
Does crime pay?
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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58.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.8% ... 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?
🌿 n8tidy – Week #12 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!
Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn Thursday
Hi neighbours! 👋
Welcome to Week #12 of our community giveaway!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.
How to participate
💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Thursday
🎲 Draw will take place Thursday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!
What you can use your free hour for
- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn mowing/Garden tidy-up
No green waste collection
The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.
Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊
Fred - n8tidy
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