I just received the news that the government is moving forward with the reforms we asked for. I truly never imagined so many people would join this effort, but this result belongs entirely to you. Please stay vigilant as we watch to ensure these changes are implemented properly.
August 19, 2010
Final supporters
SIGN ON TO OUR "LETTER" TO PRIME MINISTER JOHN KEY
And give your support to these three measures to curb banking power and protect grassroots people:
1. Stop forced mortgagee sales
Regulatory muscle used to stop banks turfing people out of their homes. A government body to oversee the re-negotiation of mortgages based on current market values and ability of the homeowner to pay.
2. Turn Kiwibank into a proper public bank
Offering 3% interest loans to first home buyers, zero-fee banking for people on modest incomes, and low interest loans to local bodies for sustainable eco-projects in the public good.
3. Introduce a Robin Hood Tax (also known as a Financial Transaction Tax)
A small percentage tax on financial transactions would net billions of dollars from banks and global financial speculators. GST could be phased out.
'Make the Banks Pay' is part of the Bad Banks campaign, for more information go to www.badbanks.co.nz
To receive email updates on the Bad Banks campaign click on the 'Contact Petition Sponsor' link, top right, and send us an email.
Updates
July 21, 2010
I never imagined this would turn into something so many people actually care about. Honestly it is your stories in the comments that keep me pushing forward because I am just one person who felt like something had to change.
Reached 100 supporters
July 21, 2010
6 Comments
Forced sales are cruel. John key needs to wake up and actually help real people for once.
YES! Make Kiwibank actually work for us instead of just acting like another Aussie bank. Enough is enough.
Ridiculous how much the banks get away with here. My mortgage is killing me and the bank just doesnt care at all.
Total BS that they can just throw people on the street. Need way more oversight on these greedy corporations.
About time we stood up to these guys. They make millions off our backs while families lose everything. Stop the greed.
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I just received the news that the government is moving forward with the reforms we asked for. I truly never imagined so many people would join this effort, but this result belongs entirely to you. Please stay vigilant as we watch to ensure these changes are implemented properly.
August 19, 2010
Final supporters
SIGN ON TO OUR "LETTER" TO PRIME MINISTER JOHN KEY
And give your support to these three measures to curb banking power and protect grassroots people:
1. Stop forced mortgagee sales
Regulatory muscle used to stop banks turfing people out of their homes. A government body to oversee the re-negotiation of mortgages based on current market values and ability of the homeowner to pay.
2. Turn Kiwibank into a proper public bank
Offering 3% interest loans to first home buyers, zero-fee banking for people on modest incomes, and low interest loans to local bodies for sustainable eco-projects in the public good.
3. Introduce a Robin Hood Tax (also known as a Financial Transaction Tax)
A small percentage tax on financial transactions would net billions of dollars from banks and global financial speculators. GST could be phased out.
'Make the Banks Pay' is part of the Bad Banks campaign, for more information go to www.badbanks.co.nz
To receive email updates on the Bad Banks campaign click on the 'Contact Petition Sponsor' link, top right, and send us an email.
Updates
July 21, 2010
I never imagined this would turn into something so many people actually care about. Honestly it is your stories in the comments that keep me pushing forward because I am just one person who felt like something had to change.
Reached 100 supporters
July 21, 2010
6 Comments
Banks are just gambling with our lives. tax them properly and let people keep their homes. simple.
Forced sales are cruel. John key needs to wake up and actually help real people for once.
YES! Make Kiwibank actually work for us instead of just acting like another Aussie bank. Enough is enough.
Ridiculous how much the banks get away with here. My mortgage is killing me and the bank just doesnt care at all.
Total BS that they can just throw people on the street. Need way more oversight on these greedy corporations.
About time we stood up to these guys. They make millions off our backs while families lose everything. Stop the greed.
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Banks are just gambling with our lives. tax them properly and let people keep their homes. simple.