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Hutt City Living Wage Celebration

Michelle from Alicetown

LIVING WAGE CELEBRATION

Please come along to Avalon Intermediate hall 5.30pm Thursday 25 October to celebrate the Hutt City Council earlier this year agree to pay their directly employed employees a Living Wage of $20.55.

A number of Faith groups, community organisations and unions within Hutt City are part of Living Wage Hutt Valley.
We are working very hard to ensure that a fair wage is paid to all workers within our City

Speakers, entertainment and food.

New Zealander of the year Kristine Bartlett will be there as will Hutt City Mayor & some councillors.

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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64% Yes
    64% Complete
  • 33.7% No
    33.7% Complete
  • 2.3% Other - I'll share below
    2.3% Complete
1929 votes
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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International Volunteer Managers Day

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

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