Marae opens doors to homeless.
I applaud the Apumoana Marae committee for opening their doors and their hearts to those currently in need of temporary housing in our community. I am sure that the people of the marae will not discriminate between Maori and non-Maori – homelessness is homelessness whichever way you look at it.
However in my view the National led Government have a lot to answer for. The recent reshuffle of Cabinet has seen the position of the Housing Minister disestablished. The shifting of a once (individual) ministerial responsibility to that of a (collective) local government responsibility essentially removes Central Government from any accountability around this contentious issue. Does this shift mean that the National led Government has finally acknowledged the fact that our country has a housing crisis?
The National Government backed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) and quickly made changes to our legislation to align with the TPPA. This legislation included the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill which many believed would be the death of local democracy. I believe the TPPA is a tool to usurp our sovereignty. While many think this agreement is now dead in the water, I say watch this space.
National has delegated more responsibility to Local Government while looking to diminish their decision making roles. If we continue to support this current National led Government then eventually our local councils will be powerless when it comes to representing the people who put them there. We need to support those who put people first before profit.
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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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... 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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