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Has something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.
To report any other … View moreHas something of yours been stolen, damaged or lost? You can now report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism, shoplifting and lost property online at 105.police.govt.nz. You can also get updates here on a Police report you’ve already made, or add information to it.
To report any other non-emergency or get advice from Police, simply call 105. Just remember, in an emergency, always call 111. Click here to find out when to use 105.
If you've got a child in Year 9, they may not have school on Tuesday. Secondary teachers are striking again, but this time the action will affect different year groups on different days - full details via the link below.
Auckland secondary schools will also close on Monday 17 June as part of… View moreIf you've got a child in Year 9, they may not have school on Tuesday. Secondary teachers are striking again, but this time the action will affect different year groups on different days - full details via the link below.
Auckland secondary schools will also close on Monday 17 June as part of a week of rolling regional strikes.
A $200,000 reward is on the table for anyone who can provide information that leads to Laurence Wu b…
Hi neighbours, recent research has found workers want flexibility but also human interaction. People who work in cafes or co-working spaces say they offer the best of both worlds. Do you work remotely? If you do, why do you do it and where are your favourite places to work? Share your experiences … View moreHi neighbours, recent research has found workers want flexibility but also human interaction. People who work in cafes or co-working spaces say they offer the best of both worlds. Do you work remotely? If you do, why do you do it and where are your favourite places to work? Share your experiences in the comments. Please write NP if you do not want your comment published.
Hello Neighbours!
Our huge annual luxury possum merino factory sale is coming up just in time for winter. For three days only: June 6, 7, 8 at 10 am – 4 pm.
Men’s and women’s garments, accessories (Seconds, discontinued lines, and samples) will be marked up to 80% off.
Be sure to … View moreHello Neighbours!
Our huge annual luxury possum merino factory sale is coming up just in time for winter. For three days only: June 6, 7, 8 at 10 am – 4 pm.
Men’s and women’s garments, accessories (Seconds, discontinued lines, and samples) will be marked up to 80% off.
Be sure to catch us at: Unit 3/ 68 McLaughlins Rd, Wiri, Auckland and keep warm this winter!
More than 300,000 beneficiaries will see up to $17 extra every week by 2023, with a boost to benefits announced today in Budget 2019. The announcement will be a welcome surprise for welfare advocacy groups, as it is an unexpected addition to the Government's response to the welfare expert … View moreMore than 300,000 beneficiaries will see up to $17 extra every week by 2023, with a boost to benefits announced today in Budget 2019. The announcement will be a welcome surprise for welfare advocacy groups, as it is an unexpected addition to the Government's response to the welfare expert advisory group's report announced earlier this month.
Benefit levels are currently indexed to inflation, but Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced that they will be indexed to the average wage - as NZ superannuation is - from April next year. That will see increases for 339,000 individuals and families. The policy is expected to cost $320.2 million over four years, and is forecast to see a $10 to $17 weekly increase by 2023. The welfare group's report also recommended increasing actual benefit rates by up to 47 per cent, and while the levels will not be increased at the moment, Sepuloni is expected to take a paper to Cabinet by the end of the year to further respond to the recommendations. It is part of a wider programme to reduce child poverty, which has been a central focus for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and one of the key focuses of Budget 2019. There is a 10-year target to roughly halve child poverty, and Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the Government was currently largely on track to meet that target. Today's welfare announcement follows a recommendation from Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft, who said it was the single best thing the Government could do to combat child poverty.
Sepuloni said the change was about fairness. "By taking this action, we are reversing a decades-long policy that has meant those on benefits have fallen further and further behind. "Pressures on low-income families were already being felt through cuts to housing, health and education support from the reforms of the late 1980s and early 1990s. These cuts resulted in poverty traps for many low-income New Zealanders. Many have never really recovered. "It is time for change."
The Government's response to the welfare expert advisory group earlier this month was largely considered underwhelming. The biggest tangible announcement at the time was allowing people on a benefit to earn more before they get penalised, and getting rid of the penalty for mothers who did not name the father of their child. In total, $535m had been set aside to implement changes to the welfare system. Budget 2019 is the first since the Government passed the Child Poverty Reduction Act last year, which requires governments to set targets to reduce child poverty across several measures. Some of them estimate about 250,000 children living in poverty. Last year's Families Package was touted as a key way to reduce child poverty, and changes to benefit-indexing is this year's major announcement. The whole-of-government approach to improve outcomes for children also includes $266m to help parents from having to pay donations to schools, and $197m to boost the Housing First programme.
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In West Auckland, you can't buy beer or wine in supermarkets, and there are a limited number of liquor outlets and taverns because of restrictions put in place by two licensing trusts. But a local group is calling for an overhaul on the area's alcohol rules. A petition that aims to force … View moreIn West Auckland, you can't buy beer or wine in supermarkets, and there are a limited number of liquor outlets and taverns because of restrictions put in place by two licensing trusts. But a local group is calling for an overhaul on the area's alcohol rules. A petition that aims to force a referendum on whether to maintain the current liquor monopoly or to introduce competition is gaining traction in the area. More than 22,000 people have signed it so far. The petition needs 28,000 and has just over two weeks to do so. Advocate and petition organiser Nick Smale says it's about relative fairness, with people in other cities or suburbs getting a better deal. "It's the relativity, not the absolute that's important," he told. "It's because it's two or three bucks cheaper down the road that's important. "If the price of wine, if a bottle of alcohol went up $3 everywhere I don't think we'd have any complaints ... It's the fact that in West Auckland [it] costs a little bit more and so all of the people in West Auckland are a little bit frustrated." Reasons for signing the petition have been "wide and varied", Mr Smale said. "I think we see what we get in other suburbs, other parts of Auckland, other parts of New Zealand and it's better. The pubs are better, there are more of them, there are nicer places to go out, different types of places to go out for a meal and a drink, and in West Auckland there is a real dearth of nice places to go out for a drink." Money from the trusts go into community projects, as does money from the Invercargill Licensing Trust, where alcohol is also not sold in the Southland city's supermarkets.
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Do your curtains need a refresh this winter? Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be … View moreDo your curtains need a refresh this winter? Winter may not seem like the best time to clean your curtains and blinds. However, it is the time when you most need them to be clean and mildew free.
Drawing them closed to keep you cosy can send mildew and mould spores into the atmosphere to be breathed in by you and your family. Textile Curtain Cleaning performs expert mildew removal from your curtains.
Textile Curtain Cleaning has you completely covered. Our experienced curtain and drape cleaning team know exactly how to remove ugly stains, blemishes and marks from your window furnishings.
We are located in Wairau Park, Glenfield. We have been cleaning curtains for Aucklanders for over 20 years so come and see us at 5A Kaimahi Road, Wairau Park or visit our website.
For the best fabric curtain and blind cleaning in Auckland, please contact us to obtain your free quote.
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Last year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.
Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:
- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on… View moreLast year alone, 427 serious injuries claims were made to ACC because of crashes and driving incidents over this long weekend.
Let's make sure we all arrive alive to where we need to go by following these four simple and proven road safety actions:
- Make sure everyone has their seatbelts on
- Remove distractions and stay focused on driving
- Don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking or are tired
- Drive at a safe speed for the conditions
With severe and changeable weather forecast for across the country the following winter driving tips are equally important as well.
The only way we can reduce unnecessary road deaths and injuries is by working together to be safe, considerate and alert on the roads. If you spot dangerous driving behaviour or urgent but not life threatening driving incidents you can report it to the New Zealand Police by calling *555 for free from any mobile device.
Have a great long weekend!
Have you found yourself lost looking for detours, or following detours, in place at the Golf Rd closure in New Lynn? How has your commute been affected by the road closure?
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A new mum says a breastfeeding educator ruined her experience in hospital by judging her for formula…
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Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.
Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and… View moreGive new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.
Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.
Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.
… View moreDelivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.
Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.
Sign up to Get Growing today and be in to win a 12-month subscription to NZ Gardener magazine! Currently celebrating its 75th year, NZ Gardener magazine features New Zealand’s most beautiful gardens and the people behind them, as well as practical ideas relevant to all gardeners.
Hi neighbours, Auckland Council has closed part of Shona Esplanade Reserve in Henderson because of concerns about kauri dieback in the area. Do you use this park? How will the closure affect you?
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