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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
… View moreThis Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
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If you are keen to learn about Emails on your Apple iPad, come along to the 2 hour workshop $15.00 on Monday 3rd April @ 10.00am, at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. The hands on workshop will be looking at saving addresses, adding accounts and mailboxes, adding & saving photos and … View moreIf you are keen to learn about Emails on your Apple iPad, come along to the 2 hour workshop $15.00 on Monday 3rd April @ 10.00am, at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. The hands on workshop will be looking at saving addresses, adding accounts and mailboxes, adding & saving photos and attachments, send email later and unsend an email.
Please contact Janet Ph 0212148386 to register as numbers are limited.
From April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the … View moreFrom April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the cheapest return fare in 15 years and that by reducing fairs in off-peak times, they are hoping they can spread the demand out across the day.
He said there is an ongoing shortage of skilled maritime workers in New Zealand which means the ferry service does not have the staff numbers to increase its daily trips.
"We expect the pricing reduction will help to smooth out demand for our services throughout the day and improve the overall experience for all those who rely on our services."
Horne said that in an average week only 30 percent of the seats are used and then during the ferry's peak times, on weekends between 9am-12pm and 4pm-7pm, demand jumps up to 200 percent.
He said that although they'd like to simply hire more staff, this problem goes above their heads.
"While we continue to upskill our teams and engage with Government to seek changes to immigration settings, we anticipate these changes to our off-peak ticket pricing will make a positive difference for our passengers," said Horne.
Waiheke Island off-peak ferry tickets will be available on fullers.co.nz from April 2.
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Hop into Sandringham Red Cross shop find egg- citing recycled or new items at affordable prices.
Male flatmate wanted to join house on the cliff overlooking Blockhouse Bay beach. Big garden, walk to shops and loads of buses into town. 1930's house with character 100m above beach. New kitchen and bathroom. Share with me and my longtime flatmate. Checkout nzflatmates ad at:
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they "feel the bite from the rise in the cost of living".
The changes announced today would apply on the same day that the Government's previously-announced childcare cost-of-living package would go into effect.
The minimum wage would also be increasing on the same day next month.
Under the changes, a couple on NZ Super would receive $103 more in total a fortnight, and a single person living alone receive an extra $67 with each payment.
Other main benefits that will see an increase include Jobseeker Support, Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment, Sole Parent Support and the Supported Living Payment.
Tertiary students receiving the student allowance will also see around $20 extra for each payment. It will also apply to student loan living cost payments.
"Working families will see increases to Working for Families, including an extra $4 for Best Start Payments taking it to $69 per week and an increase of $9 for the eldest child rate of Family Tax Credit, lifting it to $136 per week," Hipkins said.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said the $311 million change was a "practical solution to ensure those being supported didn't fall behind."
Inflation "rose by 7.22% in the year to December, while the net average wage – against which main benefits are indexed – rose by 6.24%. The extra boost to main benefits covers the 0.98% gap," she said.
"For working-age people receiving a main benefit, they will see an increase of between $19.81 and $46.20, depending on the type of benefit and whether they are single or a couple."
Today's cost of living changes follows an increase to the minimum wage and the Government’s $718 million extension of discounts to the fuel excise duty and public transport fares until June.
Last November, former prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government's $189 million package to make an additional 10,000 children eligible for childcare assistance.
"All up, the additional support above the annual general adjustment equates to an extra $311 million, this is on top of the $189 million announced for the changes to Childcare Subsidy," Hipkins said on Monday.
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We’ll be collecting food scraps to grow more kai. Look out for your new food scraps bin.
Hardly worn, excellent condition. Son has finished school so no longer needed. Size 2XL paid $135
We are holding open days at both our Auckland Centres (Māngere and Hobsonville) this coming weekend to try and rehome as many animals as possible. Anyone who adopts this weekend will get a huge 75% discount off standard adoption fees!
With over 150 animals waiting for their forever homes across… View moreWe are holding open days at both our Auckland Centres (Māngere and Hobsonville) this coming weekend to try and rehome as many animals as possible. Anyone who adopts this weekend will get a huge 75% discount off standard adoption fees!
With over 150 animals waiting for their forever homes across both Centres, we encourage anyone who has been considering adopting a furry or feathered friend to make the most of this amazing opportunity. Normal adoption criteria will apply.
No adoption appointments needed, just head on down to your nearest Centre this weekend.
📍 Māngere: 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun
📍 Hobsonville: 10am-4pm Sat and Sun
We’ll have colouring activities to keep kids entertained, and a lolly-jar competition running for one lucky adopter to take home some goodies for the new companion animal ❤
Mark your calendars and come on down this Saturday or Sunday.
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View moreNeighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....
Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).
Pinecones are great firestarters and they smell great. Get ready for WINTER NOW and stock up. Lots of DRY PINECONES READY TO GO. $15 for a sack of 100 pine cones. FREE DELIVERY when you order 2 sacks or more. I am located in Avondale. 02040896860
Bone dry FIREWOOD for sale $350 per m³.
Pohutakawa, Puriri and Ti Tree already chopped and ready to burn. You can choose what type of wood you want or a mix of all 3. These 3 woods are all long burning hard wood much much better than pine. FREE DELIVERY and BOX of KINDLING with every order THIS… View moreBone dry FIREWOOD for sale $350 per m³.
Pohutakawa, Puriri and Ti Tree already chopped and ready to burn. You can choose what type of wood you want or a mix of all 3. These 3 woods are all long burning hard wood much much better than pine. FREE DELIVERY and BOX of KINDLING with every order THIS WEEK. Get in QUICK for WINTER LIMITED STOCK. 02040896860
Pick up and viewing Wesley mt roskill. Please give Ross a call on 096294288
Hi there we have a puppy for free or if your able to house her until we get into a bigger place, we have recently had a new born baby and our one bedroom apartment isn't suitable for a baby and puppy right now. Anybody interested she is full of energy plenty of fun but needs a yard and loving … View moreHi there we have a puppy for free or if your able to house her until we get into a bigger place, we have recently had a new born baby and our one bedroom apartment isn't suitable for a baby and puppy right now. Anybody interested she is full of energy plenty of fun but needs a yard and loving family or couple to give her love in a forever home or for a little while. Thanks
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