Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 3/7/23

Sure, the cost of motoring has surged, but Sepuloni wants you to know about all the good things the govt is doing

Motorists were bracing for a sharp rise in fuel prices late last week, ahead of the government reinstating the fuel tax and full-priced public transport fares from 1 July. They were grumbling about government unfairness, too, as they queued to fill their tanks before the new charges kicked in.

But hey – were those moaners unaware of the great things the government is doing to help them deal with the cost-of-living crisis.

Point of Order: Govt highlights benefits for Tauranga in funding deal.....

.....but (in smaller type) beneficiaries learn they must repay the debt

Geography, ethnicity and your occupation will determine the extent to which you might benefit from the latest hamper of goodies to be distributed by the Beehive.

But be warned. Being a beneficiary may result in levies being imposed.