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Very Unique Vintage: Coal Earrings and Leather Tie Tack
Made with West Virginian coal
Very good condition, beautiful example of Americana
Silver metal (probably not silver)
Staffordshire "Old Kentucky Home" Jug
From my mother's estate, probably a gift
Has a picture of Stephen Foster Collins with a line of lyrics on the back
Fine print: My Old Kentucky Home, where Stephen Collins Foster wrote the important song
17 cm wide (handle to spout) x 14 cm high
valued at $40 US
Original, Quirky Artwork
Quirky original artwork from Jenni Reika, watercolour, ink
Size: 14.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Pick up from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Curtains
Bought from Temu, but surplus to needs
Size (each panel): 130 width x 200 long
2 panels, never used
dark forest green, light spring green and pale (baby) blue colours on white background
Pick up from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
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Moving to Australia? NZ recruitment agency says don’t as job vacancies drop off
With the number of job vacancies in Australia falling, New Zealanders are being warned against moving to the “lucky country”.
“I’m not sure Aussie is the answer,” said Jonny Peters, director of recruitment agency Hirestaff.
“My advice is just to do your research and make sure you get … View moreWith the number of job vacancies in Australia falling, New Zealanders are being warned against moving to the “lucky country”.
“I’m not sure Aussie is the answer,” said Jonny Peters, director of recruitment agency Hirestaff.
“My advice is just to do your research and make sure you get a job offer before moving over,” he told the Herald.
Peters said Kiwi job hunters in Australia he had spoken to recently “haven’t walked into a role” and were “feeling it a little”.
He said a few ex-recruits of his had moved there but were struggling to find work. Peters said one of his own staff members shifted to Australia and found it so hard that Peters hired him again.
“It is not a given to walk into something [a job].”
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released job vacancy figures yesterday, revealing they had plummeted compared with just three months ago.
There were 336,400 vacancies in May and 327,200 in August, representing a fall of 9100, or 2.7%.
The bureau’s head of labour statistics, Robert Long, said: “Private-sector job vacancies drove this quarter’s movement, falling by 3.4%. Public-sector vacancies went up by 2.2%, which was the fourth increase in a row.”
Looking at yearly data, the number of vacancies in the year to August fell by 5000.
“This is a much smaller decrease than the same time last year, when there was a drop of 67,300 vacancies, or 16.9%,” Long said.
Construction job vacancies were down 12.7% compared with May, and down 22.4% compared with a year ago.
The number of vacancies in the electricity, gas, water and waste services industry were down 2.7% compared with May, and down 23.6% compared with last year.
There were 15% fewer vacancies in the financial and insurance services compared with May and 5.2% fewer than last year.
The mining industry showed a 13.8% drop in job vacancies in the three months to August. Over the year, however, the number of vacancies increased by 2.9%.
There was also a huge increase in vacancies in manufacturing, with 9.7% more than three months ago and 46% more than a year ago.
In New Zealand, meanwhile, the number of advertised job vacancies in the year to the June quarter fell by 7.6%. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said its “jobs online” dataset showed a decline of 21.7% in the year to the March quarter.
Peters, of Hirestaff, said people worried about finding work here and feeling pushed to make the leap to Australia should wait before rushing across the Ditch.
He said it would be concerning when job prospects here start turning and “half your workforce is going to be over there”.
“If people can hang tight in New Zealand for just a bit longer, there will be opportunities coming up.”
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Poll: Hybrid Work ... Game-Changer or Culture Killer? 🚀
Many workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.
But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.
💬 What do you think? Hybrid… View moreMany workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.
But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.
💬 What do you think? Hybrid forever, or back to the office full-time?
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32.9% It’s a modern world and we need modern ways of working!
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20.1% Back to the office!
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33.3% There’s no 'one-size-fits-all'.
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13.7% This doesn’t affect me.
City Vision team for Puketāpapa
"Kia ora,
We’re your City Vision team for Puketāpapa. Our candidates for council and the local board are local, experienced and ready to make a difference for your community. In Puketāpapa, we’ll invest in parks and infrastructure, fix our footpaths, and listen to our diverse … View more"Kia ora,
We’re your City Vision team for Puketāpapa. Our candidates for council and the local board are local, experienced and ready to make a difference for your community. In Puketāpapa, we’ll invest in parks and infrastructure, fix our footpaths, and listen to our diverse communities when making decisions. We want to hear from you: find us on Facebook, Instagram, or at our website
Your team for Puketāpapa
Raphaela Rose, Daniel Cliffords, Rowan Cant, Soraiya Daud and Jon Turner for Puketāpapa Local Board
Julie Fairey and Jon Turner for Council
Authorised by Gwen Shaw, 027 414 4074. Endorsed by City Vision, 2/21 Emmett Street, Herne Bay, Auckland"
Make Old New Again: Refresh Your Furniture with Resene Style
Transform an old piece of furniture into a cool home entertaining statement with your favourite Resene colour. Find out how to refresh your furniture with these easy step by step instructions.
Poll: Will we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
Aotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by … View moreAotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.
New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by introduced predators every year. But it's not all bad news - when predators are removed or controlled, nature bounces back fast. We’ve already seen it happening in many parts of the country!
People all over Aotearoa are doing their bit - setting traps in their backyards, planting natives, volunteering, or donating. You can too! Backyard trapping is one example of effective individual action.
What do you think? Can we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
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25.7% Yes - through government, community and individual action.
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33.5% No - this is not a realistic goal.
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38.5% Maybe - perhaps adjust the goal to 'predator management'?
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2.3% This is a nuanced issue (share in the comments).
Navagate
How do I respond to the question of low productivety NZ?
Sorry why do I determine which hoods get to view my post. Should'nt be to reach all?
Age Well Kiwi
We are a new support group for seniors. We meet once a month to share our experience and discuss our challenges & concerns.
With the growth of our ageing population, and more seniors living alone, this group would explore and advocate/address the social, emotional and physical needs of our … View moreWe are a new support group for seniors. We meet once a month to share our experience and discuss our challenges & concerns.
With the growth of our ageing population, and more seniors living alone, this group would explore and advocate/address the social, emotional and physical needs of our seniors, and promote positive and healthy ageing.
We meet on the first Saturday afternoon of the month in Mt. Roskill.
If you are interested in joining us and contribute your ideas, knowledge, experience, talents and resources, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at agewellkiwi@gmail.com.
Support Pots for Tots with Resene!
Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find all the colour you need to bring out the best in your home.
Local Holiday Programme
Thinking of what the kids are going to do these holidays?
Join our Netball Holiday Programme at Windmill Park in Week 2.
Can't do half days? Our combination programme is double the fun with fun themed activities!
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