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Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.
Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.
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Up to 30,000 businesses across the country will benefit from new changes to the Government's temporary work visa process programme, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. Changes, which will start coming into effect in 2020, include reinstating the ability for lower-paid workers to … View moreUp to 30,000 businesses across the country will benefit from new changes to the Government's temporary work visa process programme, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says. Changes, which will start coming into effect in 2020, include reinstating the ability for lower-paid workers to bring their families to New Zealand and the introduction of a new employer-led visa framework which will make the application process easier. It also increases the expectation on employers to employ and train more New Zealanders and will reduce the exploitation of temporary foreign workers. Lees-Galloway said the changes would assist between 25,000-30,000 businesses to fill shortages. "The new visa system will require all employers to be accredited and will give employers more certainty about their ability to hire a foreign worker earlier in the application process. "It will also provide the foreign worker with more assurance about the employer they are coming to work for and the job they are coming to do." The new rules follow almost 1000 submissions on the proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visa settings, earlier this year. The changes mean there will only be one type of employer-assisted temporary work visa, the Temporary Work Visa, which foreign workers can apply for. It replaces the six work visa categories currently in place, including the Long Term Skills Shortage visa, and the Talent Work to Residence visa.
The new system would be more streamlined, removing much of the complexity. "Together, these changes represent a significant shift in the way our temporary work visa system operates," Lees-Galloway said.
He added that it would make the process of hiring a foreign worker easier and more straightforward. "It will also provide more certainty for employers due to upfront checks, while also increasing expectations on employers to train and employ more New Zealanders." The new visa system will require all employers to be accredited and will give employers more certainty about their ability to hire a foreign worker earlier in the application process.
Lees-Galloway said this would help regional businesses find workers, while also ensuring that New Zealanders receive training to fill gaps in the labour market. "It will also provide the foreign worker with more assurance about the employer they are coming to work for and the job they are coming to do."
What are the changes?
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-Replacing six current employer-assisted work visa categories with one new visa called the Temporary Work Visa
-Introducing a new employer-led visa application process that will involve three stages: the employer check; the job check; and the worker check
-Linking visa conditions directly to pay by replacing existing skill bands with a simple remuneration threshold aligned to the median wage
-For higher-paid jobs, replacing the current set of skills shortage lists with lists for cities and open access for regions
-Strengthening the labour market test for lower-paid jobs and removing it altogether for highly-paid jobs in rural regions
-Increasing the remuneration threshold for the Work to Residence – Talent (Accredited Employer) visa category, as a transitional measure until this visa is closed
-Reinstating the ability for lower-paid workers to bring their families to New Zealand
-Introducing sector agreements to support facilitated access to foreign workers in exchange for progress towards longer-term labour market improvements that place more New Zealanders into jobs in the sector and reduce the sector's reliance on temporary foreign workers.
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Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!
Hi folks I'm selling my much loved Airtrek Turbo Stationwagon as I need something bigger for work.
Its NZ new, owned outright and has some nice extras like 18 inch Mags and an excellent custom sound system.
Mechanically hard to fault, WOF and REG
$4300 ono
02041247452 or … View moreHi folks I'm selling my much loved Airtrek Turbo Stationwagon as I need something bigger for work.
Its NZ new, owned outright and has some nice extras like 18 inch Mags and an excellent custom sound system.
Mechanically hard to fault, WOF and REG
$4300 ono
02041247452 or paul@androidgurus.co.nz
This is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in … View moreThis is a good base recipe for puddings making good use of the golden syrup that remains a staple of the New Zealand kitchen. Delicious as is, the pudding is also receptive to additional flavours such as lemon rind or raisins and spices like ginger or cinnamon. Make it in a family-sized dish or in individual ramekins to give everyone their own personal pud.
Ingredients
75 g Butter, plus extra for greasing
75 g Sugar
75 g Self raising flour
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Milk
100 g Golden syrup
Directions
Lightly grease a mould, a small pudding basin, or 4 ramekins with a little butter. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and fold in the flour and milk. Pour the golden syrup into the bottom of the pudding basin or mould.
Carefully spoon the pudding batter on top of the golden syrup, spreading the mixture evenly. Cover and seal the top of the pudding basin with baking paper tied into place with string (or you can use tin foil).
Place the pudding basin in a large pot of simmering water. Ensure the water comes halfway up the side of the basin, put the lid on and steam for 30-40 minutes. If you are using ramekins, heat an oven to 160C and place the ramekins in a deep oven tray. Pour warm water around them so that it comes halfway up the ramekins and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream.
Make a change
Lemon golden pudding: Grate the rind of one small lemon and add to the batter with the milk and flour.
Ginger golden pudding: Add 1 tsp of ground ginger with the flour and milk.
Nutty golden pudding: Add chopped walnuts to the bottom of the greased mould before you pour in the golden syrup.
WARNING: Graphic images An Auckland man has gone through a "terrible" ordeal after another of his s…
Beautiful cat found in Titirangi/Titirangi road.
Has been there for 6 weeks but been lost for a lot longer judging by his/ her condition.
Possibly Siamese/ deep voice.
Pls pm if you have any information. Would love to get him home.
Katnzhub
Jo Smythe
We’re giving back another million dollars to community groups and projects in West Auckland, and you could be next.
If your community group needs some extra financial help, then apply to be a part of this year’s Million Dollar Mission. But hurry, entries close on September 27 so there’s … View moreWe’re giving back another million dollars to community groups and projects in West Auckland, and you could be next.
If your community group needs some extra financial help, then apply to be a part of this year’s Million Dollar Mission. But hurry, entries close on September 27 so there’s not much time left to submit your application! Apply for your share now.
Auckland Council has started a restructure of back-house staff that is expected to lead to the loss of between 100 and 160 staff over the next year. Council chief executive Stephen Town said it was not a "big bang" restructure but would take place over several months. "These are real… View moreAuckland Council has started a restructure of back-house staff that is expected to lead to the loss of between 100 and 160 staff over the next year. Council chief executive Stephen Town said it was not a "big bang" restructure but would take place over several months. "These are real people and we will be supporting them," Town said. As well as staff losses, Town said the council will be hiring more frontline staff in the regulatory area and for new community facilities like the new library at Westgate which has created 15 new jobs. He said total council staff numbers will rise from 6548 full time equivalents at the end of the 2018-2019 financial year to between 6600 and 6700 during the current financial year.
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Relianz Forex's 💸Money Tips💸 on Travelling Abroad:
1. Stay informed about rates while you are abroad and keep in mind that rates could change very frequently.
2. Do not exchange currency at Airports. Currency Exchange at airports or other tourist areas offer less competitive … View moreRelianz Forex's 💸Money Tips💸 on Travelling Abroad:
1. Stay informed about rates while you are abroad and keep in mind that rates could change very frequently.
2. Do not exchange currency at Airports. Currency Exchange at airports or other tourist areas offer less competitive rates and higher fees.
3. It's always good to travel with a few credit cards, but your destination might not be card-friendly, so if you need an abundant amount of cash, exchange them ahead of your travel to ensure you get the best rates.
4. Try to exchange only as much as you need, if you purchased way more foreign currency than you need, you are paying again to exchange it back.
Pop in any of our 6 branches before your big trip! Talk to our friendly staff if you have any questions regarding your travel finance we would love to answer!
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We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.
A woman has been charged with 20 counts of shoplifting relating to the theft of lingerie, knives and…
Auckland Transport's board may drop all or some of the planned speed restrictions on nearly 800 Auckland roads. Some might not make sense but if a lot are dropped following consultation, how can Aucklanders be sure that it not simply because a reduction is unpopular? Read the story below:
… View moreAuckland Transport's board may drop all or some of the planned speed restrictions on nearly 800 Auckland roads. Some might not make sense but if a lot are dropped following consultation, how can Aucklanders be sure that it not simply because a reduction is unpopular? Read the story below:
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Hey neighbours! An Auckland man has made international headlines after bringing a "support clown" to his redundancy meeting.
We had a chat with the man behind the wig to find out what it was like being NZ's first support clown, what balloon animals he made for the bosses, and what … View moreHey neighbours! An Auckland man has made international headlines after bringing a "support clown" to his redundancy meeting.
We had a chat with the man behind the wig to find out what it was like being NZ's first support clown, what balloon animals he made for the bosses, and what the reaction has been like since.
How do you reckon your manager would respond?
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