Fear that older people will be marginalised by proposed closure of Kaiapoi's Westpac branch
If the closure in Kaiapoi goes ahead, people wanting to visit a Westpac bank in person will have to travel 11 kilometres north to Rangiora to reach their nearest branch.
A Westpac spokesman confirmed the bank had last week started consultation with employees about potentially closing the Kaiapoi branch.
He said the move was made following the end of Westpac’s lease there, and had taken into account a 38 per cent fall in counter transactions at the branch in the past year.
But Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said the proposed closure was concerning and would significantly affect the North Canterbury community, particularly the town’s older and vulnerable residents.
Gordon said he hoped to meet Westpac’s chief executive David McLean to lobby for the branch to remain.
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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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.7% ... 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!
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Firewood
People need to be careful when purchasing firewood,we just had the worst experience with a guy,as he ended up bringing what he owed tonight,4 days later and hardly any communication and a lot of promises.It was very disrespectful.will be weary from now on that's for sure
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