Mastodawn

Among other changes, the legislation lifts the threshold for homeowners to receive that support, meaning they must contribute at least 40 percent of their income to housing costs, up from 30 percent now.

40%
anyone ok with that?

#nzpol #enrol #vote #EnrolAndVote

ClareBear 💚

5d ago

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/596219/more-than-30-faith-leaders-clergy-pen-open-letter-criticising-bill-to-move-on-rough-sleepers Vote this lot out in November. Vote for a government who WILL house its people. And faith leaders…put your money where your mouths are. #nzpol #homelessness #moveonlaw #onetermgovt #enrol #vote

More than 30 faith leaders, clergy pen open letter criticising bill to move on rough sleepers

The open letter is urging the government to provide more funding for homelessness support programmes.

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ClareBear 💚

May 21

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/595999/wellington-city-mission-questions-scale-of-proposed-law-to-move-on-rough-sleepers #nzpol #moveonlaw #CoalitionOfCruel #homelessness #onetermgovt #ditchthepricksin26 #enrol #vote #elbowsup

Wellington City Mission questions scale of proposed law to move on rough sleepers

The Wellington City Mission is again questioning the scale of proposed legislation to move on rough sleepers.

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ClareBear 💚

May 19

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/595670/climate-law-changes-have-clearly-struck-a-nerve-experts Good. Hold the line people #nzpol #climate #govtoverreach #enrol #vote #EnrolAndVote

Climate law changes have 'clearly struck a nerve' - experts

An open letter signed by more than 100 lawyers, climate scientists and legal academics attacks the government's moves to amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage.

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ClareBear 💚

May 18

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/595604/government-seeks-to-clarify-disability-support-services-functions Vote these uncaring people OUT!! #nzpol #Whaikaha #enrol #vote #EnrolAndVote

Government seeks to clarify Disability Support Services functions

A Supreme Court ruling found two parents who cared full-time for their disabled children were employees of the government, and should receive the same benefits and protections.

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ClareBear 💚

May 17

I doubt whether Brad will be going to Winnie’s for drinks #NZPol #banks #electioncomingup #enrol #vote #EnrolAndVote

ClareBear 💚

May 11

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/594901/students-question-university-affordability-after-government-scraps-fees-free-scheme Get out and vote young people DITCH THESE PRICKS IN NOVEMBER #nzpol #education #enrol #vote #EnrolAndVote

Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme

Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, while others say they feel "tricked" by the government.

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ClareBear 💚

May 9

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594688/fees-free-university-scheme-to-be-scrapped-in-upcoming-budget-nicola-willis-confirms

Because of course they are

#nzpol #feesfree #NeverTrustATory #education #Enrol #Vote #EnrolAndVote #onetermgovt #DitchThePricksIn26

Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms

Finance minister Nicola Willis said students completing study this year remain eligible.

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ClareBear 💚

May 8

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/594665/cyclone-gabrielle-exposed-the-risks-of-forestry-slash-new-research-suggests-little-has-changed #nzpol #forestslash #changethisgovt #enrol #vote

Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash. New research suggests little has changed

Have Gabrielle's lessons for forestry management been learned? Our Newly published research suggests that they have not.

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ClareBear 💚

May 7

Forestry is a priority for WorkSafe as its fatality rate is about 20 times higher than the average for all sectors. Our role is to influence businesses and workers to meet their responsibilities to keep people healthy and safe. When they do not, we take action.

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2605/S00121/widows-plea-let-our-loved-ones-come-home-safely.htm

#nzpol #WorkAndfSafety #Enrol #Vote #EnrolAndVote

Widow’s Plea: Let Our Loved Ones Come Home Safely | Scoop News

Wet surfaces, mud-caked tyres, darkness, and a steep downhill approach made the bend even more dangerous.