Friendly Forum with Louise Upston MP - 24 July
I’m inviting you to a Friendly Forum and seeking your views
It is a privilege to represent you in Parliament, and as your local MP I am always keen to hear your views and ideas.
As you may know I regularly host Friendly Forums in Taupō and other parts of the electorate. This provides me with an opportunity to meet with you face to face, to hear your thoughts and concerns, and to share information on matters of interest. Following the recent restrictions of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, I am particularly keen to catch up with you and to hear how you have been faring during these extraordinary and difficult times.
I would like to personally invite you to my next forum in Taupō.
Date: Friday 24 July 2020
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Venue: Kowhai Room, Ruapehu Wing, behind the old Waiora House site, Corner of Spa Road and Motutaiko Street, Taupō 3351
RSVP: Angie Hendricks on (07) 376 5563 or upston.taupo@parliament.govt.nz
I hope you can make it along to the Friendly Forum and look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely
Louise Upston
Member of Parliament for Taupō
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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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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