FREE consultations in PICTON/Waitohi:
FREE consultations in PICTON/Waitohi: Hannah will be at the Picton Library on Thursday, 6th May to meet with anyone interested in volunteering or to answer any of your questions about volunteering in your community.
You might like to ask us what volunteering is, what you can get out of volunteering, how you can volunteer as part of a group, or where you can help in Picton (there are 22+ opportunities in or near Picton!).
Open to people of any age, ability, culture, and people with any skills.
Hannah from Volunteer Marlborough will be available at the Picton Library (downstairs in the community area) between 10:30am and 3:30pm.
You can DROP IN ANY TIME during these hours or make an appointment by emailing vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz.
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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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... 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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