Temperatures plummet in eastern, inland South Island
Temperatures dropped below freezing in eastern and inland areas of the South Island overnight, with Christchurch getting below -3 degrees Celsius and Timaru below -4C. Read more here.
Early on Thursday, NZ Transport Agency was warning of ice in Canterbury on State Highway 79 from Geraldine to Fairlie, continuing on SH2 from Fairlie to Twizel.
Further south in Otago, drivers were being urged to take care because of ice on SH87 from Outram to Kyeburn. Queenstown Lakes District Council was warning of black ice on roads across the district, and said light snow was falling on the Crown Range.
Image: MetService
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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0% Yes, supporting people is important!
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0% No, individuals should take responsibility
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0% ... 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?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.4% I want to be able to choose.
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47% Against. I want to deal with people.
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