We want to talk to you!
We're seeking both a family with teenage children, and a retired couple to be featured in the paper..we're running pieces featuring Kiwi families acting as our 'Budget testers'. We'll ask our volunteers a series of questions about their current situation: what they hope to get from Budget 2019, whether they would have supported a Capital Gains Tax, how fair they think NZ society is, etc, and then run the responses in the paper. Then, on Budget day, we will come back to them for their reaction to the details. They'd need to be happy to be photographed.If this is you or someone you know please get in touch either through Neighbourly or at virginia.fallon@stuff.co.nz
Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Flood assistance
Hello, Tawa Community. The weather is terrible, and here at
Capital Chemdry we are starting to get lots of calls for flood restoration. Please feel free to contact us on 04 473 3399 to have our expert technicians extract water and install drying gear. We look forward to helping you if you need us.
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