People keen to look at starting their own business.
If you or someone you know has been thinking and talking about the possibility to use their skills and expertise for their own wealth building but aren’t ready to leave their steady employment yet? Then this maybe the course to discover if this is a pathway into business.
Te Wananga o Aotearoa’s Smart Steps to Business programme is a Level 3 NZQA approved programme delivered over a 20-week period, only one 3-hour class contact per week and the occasional Saturday workshop. Come and see if going into business is for you – self-directed flexible learning is during times you are not in class.
The good thing about this course is that if it sparks something in you, you can pathway onto another course to get closer to that aim of owning your own business or even improving the one you are working for. Fully government funded there is no cost for you to enrol.
We have openings right now for a 25 March 2019 start for an Albany class held at Dynaspeak in William Pickering Drive.
To know more call me - txt me - email me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Ana.S
021577311
ana.skellon@twoa.ac.nz
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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