Ports of Auckland, Mismanagement? or a victim of Covid?
The current congestion situation being experienced at Ports of Auckland needs to be subject to an independant inquiry as to how this has been allowed to happen and accountability taken, the resulting chaos will surely place more strain on our retail sector as goods that have been ordered for their xmas trade will not see shelves until well after the xmas break, once again placing pressure on covid ravished businesses needing a robust xmas trading period.
Ports of Auckland will proclaim and hide behind the convenient covid excuse, but how do they explain that the majority of their cranes are sitting idle as they don't have operators to man them, and why is this one may ask? could it be something to do with the amount of staff laid off during covid that have never been replaced. Then of course to offset their losses they place extra charges on importers and exporters, the latest being a congestion charge that they themselves have created, and surprise surprise if you don't pay it you don't get the goods, but at the end of the day my fellow consumers who is going to pay the extra charges ( no prizes for getting this right ) YOU and ME
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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60.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.6% ... It is complicated
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
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?
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