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The Trusts says it is building a nest egg so it can give back $5m a year to the West Auckland community, no matter the economic conditions or if pokie money dried up. Opponents say it should give back all it can now as its role should be to sell alcohol and not be an investment machine. What do you… View moreThe Trusts says it is building a nest egg so it can give back $5m a year to the West Auckland community, no matter the economic conditions or if pokie money dried up. Opponents say it should give back all it can now as its role should be to sell alcohol and not be an investment machine. What do you think?
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Do you have spare rooms available on July or August?
Are you keen to host international teachers (family who are able to speak Mandarin for teachers' homestay) from a culture-exchange program?
Each teacher will stay with his/her host family around 10-12 days.
We are now seeking… View moreDo you have spare rooms available on July or August?
Are you keen to host international teachers (family who are able to speak Mandarin for teachers' homestay) from a culture-exchange program?
Each teacher will stay with his/her host family around 10-12 days.
We are now seeking caring and friendly Asian families (who can speak Mandarin) to provide accommodation for teachers. Three meals and transportation will be needed. Price can be negotiated.
Feel free to contact Katy at 022-6066887 or student_service@aedut.com
We will have a large number of cultural exchange students at coming July/August, Please kindly check the sister schools list in Auckland below:
West Area
• Bruce Mclaren Intermediate (31 July to 11 August)
• Marina View School (5-16 of August)
… View moreWe will have a large number of cultural exchange students at coming July/August, Please kindly check the sister schools list in Auckland below:
West Area
• Bruce Mclaren Intermediate (31 July to 11 August)
• Marina View School (5-16 of August)
Central Area
• Meadowbank School (4-15 of August)
• Cornwall Park District School (3-14 of August)
• Churchill Park District School (1-12 of July)
• Auckland Normal Intermediate School (26 of July to 6 of August)
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Contact us student_service@aedut.com or ring us 09 368 1231
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Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering
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The number of landing alerts are on the rise at Whenuapai Airforce Base and our aging fleet of Hercules and Orions could be to blame. The question is, do we spend millions on replacement? What should our defense goals be?
We sometimes use comments in print. Please remember to put NFP if you dont … View moreThe number of landing alerts are on the rise at Whenuapai Airforce Base and our aging fleet of Hercules and Orions could be to blame. The question is, do we spend millions on replacement? What should our defense goals be?
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I purchased for School PTA gift baskets/ flowers... leaving Auckland this weekend. Will need to be collected Thursday day latest. Come around and choose your favourite. All in excellent condition.
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Looking for a flatmate for cute cottage with one other female flatmate.
Fully furnished bedroom with double bed.
Clean and tidy house fully furnished.
1 off street park. 5 minute walk to the shops, bus stop and train station.
Friendly flatmate. $180.00 per week plus expenses.
Families with newborn babies will be up to $60 better off a week as the Families Package comes into effect today and Mother Nature won't stop premature babies from being eligible for the new payment.The Best Start payment during a baby's first year is among a raft of measures that take … View moreFamilies with newborn babies will be up to $60 better off a week as the Families Package comes into effect today and Mother Nature won't stop premature babies from being eligible for the new payment.The Best Start payment during a baby's first year is among a raft of measures that take effect today as part of the Families Package to boost the resources of mainly low and middle income families. Babies born or due on or after July 1 are eligible for the tax credit. The tax credit, which continues through the second and third years of a child's life for low and middle income families is expected to benefit around 65,000 newborns annually.The Families Package, which was funded by cancelling the previous National government's planned tax cuts, will cost $5.53 billion over five years.The Government estimates that by 2020/21, when the package is fully rolled out, some 384,000 families with children will be better off by about $75 a week. It is projected to lift the number of children living in poverty by 64,000, or about 41 per cent, by 2020. Unfortunately, the package increased the "clawback" rate of Working for Families to 25 per cent once the $42,700 threshold was reached."It will be common for families earning over $48,000 to lose 30 cents in tax, 12 cents in student loan repayment, 25 cents in Accommodation Supplement, and 25 cents in Working for Families, from every additional dollar.
Other Families Package measures which take effect on July 1 include:
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•An increase in paid parental leave from 18 to 22 weeks, and a further increase to 26 weeks on July 1, 2020
•A rise in the Family Tax Credit and Working for Families abatement threshold, making 26,000 more families eligible, rising to 39,000 by 2020/2021
•An automatic winter energy payment for beneficiaries, superannuitants and veterans pension beneficiaries. Those who don't want it can opt out
•An increase in the orphans benefit, unsupported child benefit and foster care allowance by $20.31 a week.
•Increases in accommodation supplement and benefits, announced by the previous National government.
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To check what you're eligible for, go to check msd.govt.nz and www.ird.govt.nz...
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