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Does anyone know of a Tauranga list of employers who failed to top-up the wages of their employees over Alert level 4 or level 3?
I know some topped up a 80% -100% and they should be rewarded by having the others known.
Metlink has released this video: all you need to know about Metlink school bus services under Alert Level 2. Key points:
• Children can sit next to each other as normal but standing isn’t permitted
• Because of this capacity will be reduced, so prepare a Plan B in case the… View moreMetlink has released this video: all you need to know about Metlink school bus services under Alert Level 2. Key points:
• Children can sit next to each other as normal but standing isn’t permitted
• Because of this capacity will be reduced, so prepare a Plan B in case the bus is already full
• Make sure the kids understand hygiene and physical distancing requirements to keep everyone safe
• There’s hand sanitiser to use on the buses
o Schools will have a register of students on each bus to help with contact tracing if it’s needed
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Now more than ever, we need to support our fellow neighbours and their businesses to keep them alive. If you are a local, small or medium business that is looking for physical branding on shirts, polos, stickers, hi-vis, bags, print, etc. please contact us for a free quote and we will be happy to … View moreNow more than ever, we need to support our fellow neighbours and their businesses to keep them alive. If you are a local, small or medium business that is looking for physical branding on shirts, polos, stickers, hi-vis, bags, print, etc. please contact us for a free quote and we will be happy to help!
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how do they have social distance and are still able to work, any ideas how this works while staying 1 to 2 meters apart?
COVID Income Relief Payment for people who lost their jobs due to COVID 19 since 1 March.
The payment will effectively be the rate of the wage subsidy for full and part time workers. It will be paid for 12 weeks and is available for application til October.
The Government just announced a … View moreCOVID Income Relief Payment for people who lost their jobs due to COVID 19 since 1 March.
The payment will effectively be the rate of the wage subsidy for full and part time workers. It will be paid for 12 weeks and is available for application til October.
The Government just announced a new temporary payment to support New Zealanders who lose their jobs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic to adjust and find new employment or retrain.
A new COVID Income Relief Payment is being introduced, alongside a wider work programme on possible future employment insurance as we rebuild our economy in a way that supports workers and businesses together.
The payment will be available for 12 weeks from 8 June for anyone who has lost their job due to the impact of COVID-19 since March 1. It will pay $490 a week to those who lost full-time work and $250 for part-time. The payment will not be taxed.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the payment acknowledges that the global economy is facing a 1-in-100 year recession, which is impacting on New Zealand, and supports the Governments priority of protecting jobs where possible and supporting workers back into jobs where necessary.
“The Government’s priority is making sure people are in work and able to find new work if their job has been impacted by COVID. That’s why we made a $1.6 billion investment in the Budget to help people retrain. The Budget also invested to create practical jobs for New Zealanders through environmental work, construction and infrastructure. This payment will help Kiwis as they make these transitions.
“We’ve always acknowledged that we won’t be able to save every job or every business and we have not hidden the fact that this is a global economic crisis and things are likely to get worse. But the Government is investing to cushion the blow on households and businesses to make sure we’re in the best position to respond, recover and rebuild,” Grant Robertson said.
The scheme announced today is very similar to the Job Loss Cover payment introduced by the previous Government during the Canterbury earthquakes, and has a number of similarities to the ReStart package for workers who lost their jobs in the Global Financial Crisis.
“We know these schemes reduced the impact on people who lost their jobs due to those shocks. They show how important it is for people to have a safety net to support themselves and their families as they look for new work or retrain,” Grant Robertson said.
Grant Robertson confirmed that work is underway on the possibility of a more permanent unemployment insurance scheme in New Zealand. The Future of Work Ministers group has commissioned the work following a request from Business New Zealand and the Council of Trade Unions.
“As we move from the respond and recover phases of our COVID response, and towards rebuilding the economy, we have an opportunity to reset some of the foundations of the safety net for working New Zealanders.
“Around the world there are many examples of countries that created strong systems to cushion the blow of job loss through both income protection and retraining. These schemes ensure workers don’t suffer large income drops if they’re made redundant through no fault of their own, and save on redundancy costs for businesses going through restructuring.”
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said today’s announcement of extra support for those hit hard by redundancy will help cushion the blow for people who are looking for work, or taking the time to retrain.
“New Zealand is in a better position than many because we went hard and early to put support in place through the wage subsidy. Internationally countries are facing increased unemployment due to COVID19 and NZ is not immune. As a response to this MSD will not only be delivering the COVID-19 income relief payment but have significantly bolstered employment support.”
People with partners who are still working may be eligible for this payment, as long as their partner is earning under $2000 per week.
Receipt of the payment comes with expectations from the Government, and responsibilities. People who receive the COVID payment will be required to:
· Be available for, and actively seeking, suitable work opportunities while they receive the payment
· Take appropriate steps towards gaining new employment; and
· Identify and take opportunities for employment, re-deployment and training.
Students who have lost part-time work as a result of COVID-19 may also be eligible for the part-time rate.
The 12-week scheme is forecast to cost about $570 million. This incorporates $1.2 billion of payments offset by $635 million of saved benefit payments, with small administrative costs. This fits with the Government’s intention for COVID response spending to be targeted, temporary and timely. It will be funded from the COVID Response and Recovery Fund.
“New Zealand is in a good position to use the Government’s strong balance sheet to invest to create jobs and support the private sector as we cushion the blow of COVID-19 on households and businesses,” Grant Robertson said.
“Last week, international credit ratings agency Moody’s reaffirmed our world-leading Aaa rating. Moody’s said the investments made in the Budget were affordable, and that New Zealand would continue to have some of the lowest debt and interest costs in the developed world due to our careful management of the Government books.
“We went hard and early with support to cushion the blow of COVID-19 on workers and the economy, through the wage subsidy, business tax refunds and interest-free loans for small businesses. Now we’re taking the next step in our plan to respond, recover and rebuild the economy,” Grant Robertson said.
Did you know there's a group of volunteers in Newlands working to help our suburb to be a resilient, connected community that's a great place to live. One of our ideas is to encourage and support those who want to champion connections in their neighborhood and connect with other … View moreDid you know there's a group of volunteers in Newlands working to help our suburb to be a resilient, connected community that's a great place to live. One of our ideas is to encourage and support those who want to champion connections in their neighborhood and connect with other like-minded people. Better together!
The Newlands Resilience Group is keen to get your feedback about what we've been doing. Come along to a workshop at the Newlands Community Center from 1-3pm on Sunday 28 June , COVID19 permitting, and give us your ideas to help our suburb - we'd love to pick your brains!
You can also join in any one (or more) of our zoom meetings online every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during June and July from 12.30pm (for 30 minutes) - just email rodneybarbernz@gmail.com and he will send you a link to the zoom meetings.
Newlands Resilience Infographic 27 April 2020.pdf Download View
We have 3 male weaner piglets for sale, the last remaining piglets from a litter. They are 8 weeks old. Duroc x large white. From very quiet sow and boar. $100 each.
Contact Helen on 06 844 0361 or 0220795133 if interested.
Metlink's data shows change of bus patronage over alert levels. Under Alert Level 2, patronage /day has doubled in last week. We have reduced capacity of 40% with 1m physical distancing. Could affect significant number of routes this week. Work flexible hours & travel in off peak if you … View moreMetlink's data shows change of bus patronage over alert levels. Under Alert Level 2, patronage /day has doubled in last week. We have reduced capacity of 40% with 1m physical distancing. Could affect significant number of routes this week. Work flexible hours & travel in off peak if you can. We can bring additional services on "shoulders" either side of peak. Otherwise, Metlink asks that you be patient and wait for next bus if your usual bus is at capacity. Metlink will continue to be as flexible and responsive as it can. Thanks
Adrenalin Forest Christchurch would like to let the local community know we are back up & running as of last Saturday 16th May 2020.
We are operating under some restrictions & taking extra precautions.
We thank you for your patience & continued support!!
Please check out our latest … View moreAdrenalin Forest Christchurch would like to let the local community know we are back up & running as of last Saturday 16th May 2020.
We are operating under some restrictions & taking extra precautions.
We thank you for your patience & continued support!!
Please check out our latest update!
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We ordered online Hand sanitiser and it came in bottles with no pump. Has any body got hand wash bottle or bottles that they have emptied with pump lid please. Needed for local church TBCC which is being used for preschoolers. Message here or phone 027 7649411 Thanks
Two Organists, Two Islands, Two Trucks: Bring the tour to your region by donating today. $200,000 in two weeks, to get the wheels rolling!
These free concerts will bring thanks, joy, and love to thousands of care workers and residents, who have been particularly affected and socially isolated due … View moreTwo Organists, Two Islands, Two Trucks: Bring the tour to your region by donating today. $200,000 in two weeks, to get the wheels rolling!
These free concerts will bring thanks, joy, and love to thousands of care workers and residents, who have been particularly affected and socially isolated due to Covid-19. Whilst we enjoy new freedoms, care homes have to retain stricter protocol.
Donate today (givealittle.co.nz...)
Great news! We're heading back to the studio next week to finish term 1 and squeeze in a very short term 2! With some modifications to comply with Covid level 2 requirements...
Because of the shortened term this time around, I will start taking enquiries for term 3 in late June/early July.
… View moreGreat news! We're heading back to the studio next week to finish term 1 and squeeze in a very short term 2! With some modifications to comply with Covid level 2 requirements...
Because of the shortened term this time around, I will start taking enquiries for term 3 in late June/early July.
In the meantime, here are links to the first couple of videos I've uploaded to my YouTube channel for you to enjoy:
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I recommend you look at this short video from Metlink to see what you can do to keep yourself, your whanau and others safe when you travel on public transport in Wellington Region during COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
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WATCH: With dog parks and playgrounds back open, we ask you that you please take a couple of simple precautions when using community open spaces to help keep everyone safe...
Hello neighbours. I see the topic of a 4 day working week has once again be raised, this time by our PM in an effort to further support our suffering tourist industry which in turn will obviously boost our economy.
What a brilliant idea and one I have personally supported when the subject comes up.… View moreHello neighbours. I see the topic of a 4 day working week has once again be raised, this time by our PM in an effort to further support our suffering tourist industry which in turn will obviously boost our economy.
What a brilliant idea and one I have personally supported when the subject comes up. What red blooded Kiwi doesn't love a long weekend? and what a great way to boost the struggling Tourist sector. As New Zealanders we all know that we love to get away on long weekends to stay in hotels, motels and campgrounds. I for one would be more than happy to work 4 ten hour days so the company still gets their 40 hours out of me, and head away on all those long weekends to support the tourism industry and our country.
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