Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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?

Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

• Yes, supporting people is important!
• No, individuals should take responsibility
• ... It is complicated

Vote View Results

• 60% Yes, supporting people is important!
  60% Complete
• 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
  25.7% Complete
• 14.3% ... It is complicated
  14.3% Complete

1021 votes

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Roydon from Rotorua Central

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Poll: Could having a bigger university presence bring new opportunities and energy to the Bay of Plenty?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in The Post, the University of Waikato is planting roots in Tauranga as it works on “ambitious plans” to grow its Durham St campus. The goal? To see Tauranga recognised as a true “university city.”

We want to know: Could having a bigger university presence bring new opportunities and energy to the region? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Could having a bigger university presence bring new opportunities and energy to the Bay of Plenty?

• Yes!
• Nah
• Mmm, let's wait and see

Vote View Results

• 57.1% Yes!
  57.1% Complete
• 28.6% Nah
  28.6% Complete
• 14.3% Mmm, let's wait and see
  14.3% Complete

7 votes