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

• 58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
  58.9% Complete
• 26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
  26.4% Complete
• 14.7% ... It is complicated
  14.7% Complete

871 votes

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Otaki Family History Society Monthly Meeting

Donna from Otaki District

Our monthly meetings are starting this month with the first one on Tuesday evening 24 February.
Time: 7.30 p.m start. Doors open at 7.00 p.m
Theme/Topic: What did you discover about your family over the holidays?
Where:  Dr Gertrude Atmoor Supper Room, Memorial Hall, Main St, Otaki.
To join the Otaki Family History Society Inc send an email to Otakifamilyhistory@gmail.com
Visitors welcome