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1349 days ago

Poll: Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?

Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.

New Zealand’s minimum sick leave allowance is one of the lowest in the OECD. In Australia they get 10 days, in most European countries it’s even more.

Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

To read more, click here.

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Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?
  • 59.7% Yes, five days is not enough
    59.7% Complete
  • 14.3% No, I never use mine up anyway
    14.3% Complete
  • 25.9% Entitlement should be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    25.9% Complete
5716 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 86.1% Yes, we are bad drivers
    86.1% Complete
  • 9.9% No way!
    9.9% Complete
  • 4% Other - I'll share below
    4% Complete
1163 votes
5 days ago

Interested in the benefits of Mindfulness?

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours – If you would like to feel the benefits of Mindfulness, come and join our small group for a gentle session which includes gentle movement and relaxing simple practices.

Next one is on Tue 2nd of April 1 - 2.15pm, Meadowbank Community Centre. Come and see what it is like! Contact me - the first session free, then Koha welcome. 021 255 1485

Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one mental wellbeing sessions and custom courses for group bookings.

www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...

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5 hours ago

What's On: St Heliers Mens Probus Club

John from St Heliers

Speaker this month is Professor Stephen Hoadley. Professor Hoadley will be talking about the conflicts in Ukaraine and the Middle East.
St Heliers Mens Probus Club
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