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What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain … View moreWhat do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Sorry for this really long message. If after the first paragraph you work out it does not apply to you, you may want to skip the rest. It sounded important so I thought I should pass it on.
Are you owed a refund?
If you were in your first year of self-employment between 2002 and 2017, or … View moreSorry for this really long message. If after the first paragraph you work out it does not apply to you, you may want to skip the rest. It sounded important so I thought I should pass it on.
Are you owed a refund?
If you were in your first year of self-employment between 2002 and 2017, or paid provisional ACC levies after ceasing trading, ACC may owe you a refund.
ACC expects to refund around $100 million to approximately 300,000 business customers who were incorrectly charged levies during that time.
ACC will refund:
all first-year levies collected between 2002-2017 from self-employed customers who worked full-time (averaged over 30 hours per week over the financial year.) This affects around 106,000 customers and equates to approximately $36 million in levies.
businesses who paid provisional invoices and weren’t required to do so because they’d subsequently ceased trading or had changed their business structure. This amounts to around $64 million.
The average refund works out at about $340 (excluding GST) for first-year self-employed, and around $415 (excluding GST) for provisional payments. Customers will also receive an interest payment.
ACC expects the refund process to be completed by 31 March 2019.
What you need to do
If you think you might be eligible for a refund, ACC needs your current contact details.
Either visit acc.co.nz and fill in a web form with your contact details, or if you’re already registered for MyACC for Business, use that channel to check your contact details are up-to-date.
ACC will update their webpage as more details become available.
ACC website (external link)
How did this happen?
An update to ACC’s billing and policy system identified these issues.
Preparations for a new levy system included a legal check on whether the new levy system would be compliant with regulations. ACC discovered the regulations from 2002 were drafted in a way that didn’t allow for levying of first-year self-employed.
They also uncovered the second issue with provisional invoices paid by businesses that had subsequently ceased trading or changed their business structure, but hadn’t informed ACC.
ACC suspended invoicing new self-employed customers for their first year when the issue was uncovered. No first-year invoices have been issued since March 2017, and this will continue until the regulations are updated.
“I would like to apologise to customers who have been affected, our focus now is to make this right as soon as we can,” says Phil Riley, ACC’s Head of Business Customer Service Delivery.
Do you have more questions about ACC levy refunds?
Do you have more questions about ACC levy refunds?
Visit acc.co.nz for more information, phone 0800 222 776, or email business@acc.co.nz.
Have several tidy and healthy bee hives to place in a country location anywhere in Hawkes Bay. They are maintained about once a month so not intrusive with visits. Some free honey and great pollination for your fruit and flowers!
Hi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View moreHi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.
The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.
So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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Hello, my name is Paula ,me and my team doing excellent , professional cleaning service.
ONE OFF SPRING CLEAN or MOVE IN/OUT .WEEKLY OR FORTNIGHT CLEANING.
Coupon code ‘’first-clean’’ to get 10% discount
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Paulacleaning@icloud.com
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Location - … View moreHello, my name is Paula ,me and my team doing excellent , professional cleaning service.
ONE OFF SPRING CLEAN or MOVE IN/OUT .WEEKLY OR FORTNIGHT CLEANING.
Coupon code ‘’first-clean’’ to get 10% discount
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Paulacleaning@icloud.com
Text 0273429485
Location - Havelock North , Hastings
Shh no more - the secret is out! Find out more about #RedRack, where little ol' New Zealand can get its big brand fix at prices 20-60% less than current NZ prices ??
To all lovers of classical music: The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band with Jean Jarvis as guest soloist on the organ of St Columba's Church Havelock North on Sunday 28 October 2018 at 2.00pm. Tickets available from the church office, weekdays between 9.00am and 12.00.
Admission: $20, Students … View moreTo all lovers of classical music: The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band with Jean Jarvis as guest soloist on the organ of St Columba's Church Havelock North on Sunday 28 October 2018 at 2.00pm. Tickets available from the church office, weekdays between 9.00am and 12.00.
Admission: $20, Students $10. All welcome!
Come along and meet the Sydney Hotshots: toned, fit, washboard abs, cheeky twinkles in the eye – and coming to a venue near you soon!
Enjoy a memorable range of entertainment during the two-hour show, plus some up close and personal attention on stage with the boys to experience just why the … View moreCome along and meet the Sydney Hotshots: toned, fit, washboard abs, cheeky twinkles in the eye – and coming to a venue near you soon!
Enjoy a memorable range of entertainment during the two-hour show, plus some up close and personal attention on stage with the boys to experience just why the Sydney Hotshots has been the leading male venue show in Australia for 20 years!
Upcoming shows:
27th October - Gisborne, Gisborne RSA
28th October - Napier, The Cabana
ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.
Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
With spring here, weeds, prickles and bee attracting clover and daisies, start growing more vigorously in your lawn.
Treat Your Lawn will get rid of these pesky weeds, prickles, moss, rouge grasses, and grass grub. We also fertilise, leaving you with a lush lawn.
With a full weed and feed service, … View moreWith spring here, weeds, prickles and bee attracting clover and daisies, start growing more vigorously in your lawn.
Treat Your Lawn will get rid of these pesky weeds, prickles, moss, rouge grasses, and grass grub. We also fertilise, leaving you with a lush lawn.
With a full weed and feed service, we'll have your lawns looking the best on the block.
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If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join … View moreIf you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).
An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Thursday 11th of October just before 3pm.
Vicinity: Hastings CBD close to corner of South Hampton and Market Street.
A man apparently driving a Car towing a trailer chased another male who was walking on the footpath in Central Hastings. The driver chased the pedestrian along the road, and … View moreThursday 11th of October just before 3pm.
Vicinity: Hastings CBD close to corner of South Hampton and Market Street.
A man apparently driving a Car towing a trailer chased another male who was walking on the footpath in Central Hastings. The driver chased the pedestrian along the road, and then got out and chased him into a house that the man ran to for protection. It is reported that the driver of the car when chasing the man into the house was holding something he was using as a weapon.
The police were canvassing the streets yesterday to ask if anyone saw anything to add to their search for the car driver.
If you saw anything that can help with their investigation, please contact the police.
I just wondered if my chance any of you were driving by yesterday and happened to notice anything that could help. You may have seen the car with the trailer and can give a description of the colour, make, model or driver etc. Sorry to report bad news, but figured it was worth a try in case someone saw something that can help.
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