Northland's Alert Level Change: Are you up to date with the latest?
Northland will move to Alert Level 2 at midnight tonight, Tuesday 19 October.
At Alert Level 2 gatherings are limited to 100 people both indoors and outdoors, schools can reopen, and hospitality venues can operate with extra safety measure. Mask wearing and physical distancing is strongly encouraged.
No community cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Northland for over a week. Last weekend’s Super Saturday vaccination drive saw over 5000 people receive a dose in the region.
Here’s everything you need to know:
• Read the latest at Stuff’s Covid-19 news feed
• Find a vaccination centre near you.
• Keep up to date with locations of interest
• Find a testing centre near you.
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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61.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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22.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.1% ... 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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