Removing GST from foods will never happen. Once exemptions start then it destroys the the simpleness of the tax.
Struggling families already have tax concessions to cover this.
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Removing GST from foods will never happen. Once exemptions start then it destroys the the simpleness of the tax.
Struggling families already have tax concessions to cover this.
Simple but a blunt instrument? Sufficient concessions? However some poverty actions groups agree that removing gst from fresh foods will help the wealthier rather than the poor as with or without gst they still could not afford much fruit and veggies. Welcome to C21st NZ.
Well said Minimoke
A2 has shown an arrogance or naivety that surprises. The Herald on page B5 today has CE Peter Nathan hitting out at shareholders having a significant over-reaction to Jayne's share sale. With that statement, the shareholders reaction is the right one. Peter cannot expect shareholders to accept all actions by the management to be beyond reproof. The people/shareholders hold the power ultimately.
Here is the link for the Herald article:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...ectid=12139641
is there any reason why ATM needs to list on OZ market? it seems SP will go up without them.
Free speech comes with responsibilities. New Zealand is third in the world for cyberbullying which is nothing to be proud of.
Just this week I heard of two schoolgirls in my community who committed suicide this year because of cyberbullying. In one case the bullies were blocked but they made the effort to set up a false account to continue the bullying which had tragic consequences for the girl.
It is hard for schools and parents to convince children that cyberbullying is not okay when there are adults who see nothing wrong with making repeated targeted personal insults online. Children copy what they see. Cyberbullies lack empathy. Most kids who cyberbully believe it isn’t a big deal. Because they do not see the pain that they cause, they feel little to no remorse for their actions.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU180...t-in-world.htm
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/a...ectid=12139665
The cost of cyberbulling in New Zealand is costing individuals, communities and support organisations $444 million a year, a new report reveals. But it's friends and families who are bearing the brunt of the cost - $366 million in fact - to support loved ones who have been bullied online.