I get it now
I get it now. At first, I didn't. Couldn't figure out why various organizations were declaring a climate change emergency. Nothing underpinning it you understand, no ten point action plan for how this emergency should be addressed. Just a big bold empty proclamation. Now it's starting to unfold as we hear about "the burden of climate change'. Supposedly, this will be used as justification for a whole raft of price increases. These will generally come from the same people whose unfettered greed caused the problem in the first place. Just as the global financial crisis fell right into the neoliberals laps, so too will "the burden of climate change" be used to further gouge out middle NZ. No matter that if we actually addressed climate change by, eg, moving to zero waste, we would save our communities a bundle of dosh. Well...... You can always fool some of the people.......
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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25.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... 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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43.1% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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