Wellington to scrap overdue library fines
Is getting rid of library fines, the right way to go.
Wellington City Council is planning to scrap fines for overdue library books and wipe hundreds of thousands of dollars in late fees.
The current overdue library charges across the city sit at $510,737, which will all be forgiven.
Fines-free library policies have become increasingly common across New Zealand and the world in recent years, and have been shown to encourage uptake in library usage.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.2% Yes, it's fair
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10% No, it's unreasonable
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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