Koru (#2058).

Paul from Levin

Koru, photographed in 2015 in what was then pine forest.

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

• Yes, supporting people is important!
• No, individuals should take responsibility
• ... It is complicated

Vote View Results

• 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
  59.5% Complete
• 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.2% Complete
• 14.4% ... It is complicated
  14.4% Complete

1120 votes

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Vincent from Paraparaumu

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