Community Loan Services
Vaka Tautua are providers of Community Finance Loans.
The service is available from Manukau, Waitakere and Porirua.
There are 2 types of loans:
Low interest StepUP of $1000 to $5000 and No Interest NILS up to $1000. Both loans are free of fees and charges and can be used for items that can improve people's quality of life.
The criteria is the ability to repay and borrowers much have limited incomes from work or benenfit, and be eligible for a Community Services Card.
Online inquiries can be made via our website:
For StepUP here: www.vakatautua.co.nz...
For NILS here: www.vakatautua.co.nz...
Email loans@vakatautua.co.nz if you'd like more information or copies of our Pacific translated brocures
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Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
Luckily self-checkout is being pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.
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52.2% Yes!
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44.5% Nah, it's okay
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3.3% Other - I'll share below!
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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55% Yes!
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45% No, it's always been smooth flying