Manawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024
Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.
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Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.
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Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.
“If the pendulum swings too far in favour of working from home, there are downsides for employers and employees.
“That’s even before we consider the effects for the CBD retailers, restaurants and cafes.”
Tauranga City Council general manager of corporate services Alastair McNeil said the council supported a mix of on-site and remote work depending on practical realities.
“The number of staff working from home varies day-to-day.
Connie Richards, who co-owns Elizabeth Cafe and Larder, said a large influx of her business came from workers in nearby areas.
The cafe drew its customers from the office workers within the building, other nearby CBD workers and the public.
“Predominantly it’s from the people above us, we do get a few from other businesses but the majority would be from upstairs.
“I feel like, especially in our building, they’re encouraged to come to work at the offices.
“If there are people, then there’s foot traffic and more things are happening, the town looks busy so more people are likely to come over,” Richards said.
Rohit Bhardwha, restaurant manager at Grindz Cafe, said he believed fewer workers from surrounding office buildings were frequenting cafes.
“This will help public agencies be more effective, and build stronger team cultures.”
The Government has asked the Public Service Commissioner to communicate working-from-home expectations to public service chief executives and has issued revised guidance about working-from-home arrangements.