2720 days ago

Poll: Should selling whitebait be banned?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Whitebait populations are in decline and yet whitebait is the only fish recreational fishers can legally sell.

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Should selling whitebait be banned?
  • 39.1% Selling whitebait should be banned
    39.1% Complete
  • 34.4% A catch limit should be put in place
    34.4% Complete
  • 6.3% The whitebaiting season should be shorter
    6.3% Complete
  • 12.5% Whitebaiting should be banned on alternate seasons
    12.5% Complete
  • 7.8% There is no problem with the current system
    7.8% Complete
64 votes
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4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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3 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.1% Complete
  • 25.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.4% Complete
  • 15.5% ... It is complicated
    15.5% Complete
723 votes