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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

Make the Banks Pay

Make the Banks Pay

🏆 Won — 107 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 5 months ago


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

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Jo Mwangi
16 years ago Featured

Banks are just gambling with our lives. tax them properly and let people keep their homes. simple.

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Tui Huang
16 years ago Featured

Forced sales are cruel. John key needs to wake up and actually help real people for once.

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Dave Pearce
16 years ago Featured

YES! Make Kiwibank actually work for us instead of just acting like another Aussie bank. Enough is enough.

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Sarah Stewart
16 years ago Featured

Ridiculous how much the banks get away with here. My mortgage is killing me and the bank just doesnt care at all.

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Robert May
16 years ago Featured

Total BS that they can just throw people on the street. Need way more oversight on these greedy corporations.

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Mark Huang
16 years ago Featured

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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