Poll: Protest groups vow to battle for Karangahake conservation land
What do you think?
Are you anti-mining on conservation land? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
Anti-mining groups are furious prospectors want to turn back the clock on a century old mine working and make it productive again. On Wednesday, New Talisman Gold Mine announced it found high grades of gold in the Dubbo deeps zone of the Karangahake Gorge mine, but Coromandel Watchdog spokeswoman Augusta Macassey-Pickard said no amount of high grade gold is worth digging up conservation land.
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51.6% Yes, conservation land should be protected.
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48.4% No, I can't see any problem with opening an old mine.
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0% I don't really care either way
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?
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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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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