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For more information and to apply please … View moreWe are looking for part-time/casual staff to join our teams. You will be working on a rostered shift basis which can vary weekly. The shifts are in the morning/evening/weekend.
* Kitchen Hand
* Assistant Cook (Experience necessary)
* Housekeeping/Cleaner
For more information and to apply please send an email with your CV or work experience to finance@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz
Cyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.
Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.
Auckland … View moreCyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.
Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.
Auckland Transport (AT) confirmed two new bike parking facilities able to accommodate 16 bikes have been installed as part of the trial, taking the total number of bike parks along the cycleway to 56.
The project is opposed by a group of residents and business owners.
The two new bike parking facilities are located on Customs Street West between Market Place and Lower Hobson Street. One is located near the Tepid Baths, and one is near O’Hagan’s bar.
The area now has enough space for around 56 bikes, as there were already existing facilities to accommodate 40 bikes before Project WAVE was implemented.
AT spokeswoman Natalie Polley said there are also numerous new bike parking facilities on Quay Street and in the new square as part of the Downtown project.
"That doesn’t even take into account bike parking at the ferry terminal, the AT Downtown Carpark and at many other locations on the Viaduct,” she said.
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Hi neighbours,
Cleaning your windows should be a regular routine as having a build-up of dirt and other filth can lead to problems further down the road and potentially cost you more money, and heat efficiency.
You can keep your new windows looking their best for many years by following a few … View moreHi neighbours,
Cleaning your windows should be a regular routine as having a build-up of dirt and other filth can lead to problems further down the road and potentially cost you more money, and heat efficiency.
You can keep your new windows looking their best for many years by following a few simple tips:
- Vacuum inside the frame and hinges
- Brush off dirt
- Use a warm soapy solution and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down the dirty window
- Rinse with clean water
Windows have working parts so it's essential that these parts are well maintained to ease the friction of the moving parts inside your window frames.
To keep your windows in great condition for years it's best to keep the inner chambers of your windows clean and clear of built-up residue.
If you need an expert to assess your windows & doors, give us a call today on 0800 252500 or click the link to book a visit!
The Exceed we fix windows & doors team
Hello neighbors. I need a vacum cleaner. Would rather garden for you as payment. If you can help me please message or 027784064. Thankyou.
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
The directive, which essentially means those in the public sector earning more than $60,000 will only get a pay rise in exceptional circumstances for the next three years, has infuriated some workers. It has prompted crisis meetings between the government and unions, and a commitment to review the … View moreThe directive, which essentially means those in the public sector earning more than $60,000 will only get a pay rise in exceptional circumstances for the next three years, has infuriated some workers. It has prompted crisis meetings between the government and unions, and a commitment to review the directive next year. The government denies it is a 'freeze', saying people can still move between pay bands and it is about equity, raising the wages of workers making $50,000 or less – that is 25 per cent of public servants.
Some public sector leadership salaries:
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Matt Whineray, CEO NZ Super Fund: $929,000 (after Covid-19 reduction)
Scott Pickering, CEO ACC: $826,000
Ailsa Claire, CEO ADHB: $677,000
John Ryan, Auditor General: $670,000
Peter Hughes, Public Service Commissioner: $630,000
Rob Everett, CEO Financial Services Authority (just resigned): $623,000
Cherly de la Rey, VC University of Canterbury: $594,000
Tim Fowler, CEO Tertiary Education Commission: $560,000
Judge Peter Boshier, Chief Ombudsman: $456,000
Sid Miller, CEO Earthquake Commission: $437,000
A lower public sector staff salary:
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Jane Doe, administrator Dept of Corrections: $45,000
University of Otago Department of Accountancy and Finance associate professor Dr Helen Roberts put those remuneration packages into perspective. "I just looked at the data that's out on the public sector websites, you can go and look yourself. I looked at the top five paid individuals in the state sector who were full term," she said.
"The top five earn $3.882 million between them. If we break that down, we're talking on average, those five individuals took home $776,400 each before tax last year. "And if I think about minimum wage, that person is taking home under $40,000 a year and at the new minimum wage which just came into effect, that's $41,600.
"If we look at NZ stats, we're still talking about people earning around on average $67,000 or a median of $56,000. So there's a big difference..."If you just want to pay [chief executives] based on what the consultant tells you, what a person in that position on average is getting paid in that sector, then that's what the Labour Act will do. "It will tell you the minimum criteria that an employer needs to make. "I would argue that your baseline employees are worth a lot more than that, and those top-end employees would do just as good a job, but for less money, because they appreciate what they're doing and they have skills and value that they want to add to the organisation, that has more value than just the dollar pay cheque they take home." There did have to be some incentive to take such leadership positions, but the question was what was acceptable, Roberts said. "Does it need to be more than half a million dollars a year? Where's the cut-off? Where's an acceptable reward for the amount of responsibility and the skills you need to do these jobs? "They are highly skilled jobs. At the same time, you still need your face to face, customer engagement with those people who are working on the ground level. "I think often what happens here is compensation consultants are used to help direct the board around how these pay levels should be set and the comparison is to look at someone who's working in the private sector. "So someone who's in a publicly listed company, employed privately. What do they get paid, and then that becomes a benchmark for our state services sector. "But of course there's a big difference in those roles because of the risk involved. "In the state sector you're getting money from the government, you're not facing the risk of bankruptcy or changes in markets or changes in demand. "You're not going to have to make a whole lot of people redundant tomorrow, so it's a very different role that you play in the state sector as opposed to a private sector individual. "So we can't directly compare those pay levels, and I think that's where we're seeing these very high state sector pay levels coming from. "We have to incentivise those individuals so that they manage those risks and the best interests of the stakeholders that they represent. However, there are still flaws in the way the pay setting process currently works in New Zealand, and in a lot of Western countries, and that is because most of these pay packets are on fixed base level. "So when we look at the highest paid individuals, more than half of that money is paid to them in a fixed contract. It's a salary. Then there's a small amount, maybe another $100,000, $200,000 that comes with their performance incentives, but most of it is fixed. "So there is no incentive to do more than you have to… but you're going to take away $500,000 regardless." A bigger percentage of public sector leaders' pay packages should be performance-based, she said. "There should be more linked to performance and less fixed pay, and if you perform well, you meet the objectives of the organisation and the criteria set out in your contract, then you should be rewarded for that achievement." 'Most of us would be happy winning Lotto once'
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Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.
1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine … View moreFabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.
1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine with pancetta, pommes rissolées, cabbage rolls and Sauce Ravigote.
Have a king single and a standard single available. Pickup in three kings area as they are currently in storage. Some wear on bases and although they are old have only just been stopped being used.
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I’m looking for someone who can give Chess lessons for my 2 kids who are 6 & 5 years old. Can you please get back to me if you’re interested and living in Lynfield or close by? Thank you in advance!
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View moreAs parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!
Bought it for my daughters birthday 3 years ago from BIKE BARN (now called 99bikes), she only used it a couple of times, now she’s too big for it.
Ideal for 6/7 year old.
Brand - Apollo.
If you are interested please let me know.
Thank you.
Tala Metcalfe - 0272489770
Big thank you to four new kaitiakis at Earth Action street clean on 16 May 2021 at Wesley, Mt Roskill. Picked up 33 kgs of litter of which 60% should go to recyclable and compostable.
Two encouragements received which fattens the heart of kaitiakis: 1) Pacific boy about to go to church and said… View moreBig thank you to four new kaitiakis at Earth Action street clean on 16 May 2021 at Wesley, Mt Roskill. Picked up 33 kgs of litter of which 60% should go to recyclable and compostable.
Two encouragements received which fattens the heart of kaitiakis: 1) Pacific boy about to go to church and said ‘thank you for looking after our environment’ and 2) an Indian fellow with litter in front of his property and said ‘don’t pick that up, we will sort it’
As they say ‘Every LITTER bit counts. Email vina.chen@earthactiontrust.org.nz your availability, if you are keen to join any our street cleaning on
-- 23 & 30 May, Sundays ( 8-11AM)
-- regular 2nd Thursday of the months (10Am-12nn)
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