Rebuilding trust top agenda for new Waikato police commander
Building trust and confidence is front of mind for Waikato’s new top cop, after a 2025 in which the force was marked by scandals and scrutiny.
Superintendent Scott Gemmell started last week as the new Waikato district commander and says rebuilding public trust will be his number one priority.
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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59.7% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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