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Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!
Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS… View moreCosts are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!
Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS 31st March 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you!
NZ Compare can help, CLICK HERE TO COMPARE!
Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.
A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however … View morePrimary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.
A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?
Type NFP alongside your comments if you don't wish these to be shared in the We Say You Say column of the local paper.
Did you know that Greenview Park has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for afternoon tea or a cuppa?
These spaces are communal, and all are welcome, including visitors and family.
Folding Stroller For Children With Special Needs
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I am offering expert workshops that make a real difference!
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Students preparing for internal and/or external NCEA assessments, and want to be in their peak state to maximise learning.
Teens who find learning to be boring,… View moreKia ora tatou
I am offering expert workshops that make a real difference!
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Who are the workshops for?
Students preparing for internal and/or external NCEA assessments, and want to be in their peak state to maximise learning.
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Students who want to do even better in school and are looking for ways to make learning easier, faster and more fun for them during the school holidays.
Students who need to curb procrastination and unproductive habits to become more focused, self-driven and disciplined in their school work.
Students who need the motivation, purpose and direction to set goals for their school, career and life.
Students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and/or Executive Functioning Skills challenges who want to maximise their potential.
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Is your baby starting solids soon? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for parents/caregivers of babies who have not yet started solids to take part in an exciting study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If you, or … View moreIs your baby starting solids soon? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for parents/caregivers of babies who have not yet started solids to take part in an exciting study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If you, or anyone you know is interested, check out www.thesunstudy.auckland.ac.nz... or contact thesunstudy@auckland.ac.nz.
Is your baby starting solids soon? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for parents/caregivers of babies who have not yet started solids to take part in an exciting study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If you, or … View moreIs your baby starting solids soon? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for parents/caregivers of babies who have not yet started solids to take part in an exciting study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If you, or anyone you know is interested, check out www.thesunstudy.auckland.ac.nz... or contact thesunstudy@auckland.ac.nz.
Hi there
Just wondering if anyone is perhaps giving away a monitor with a HDMI port please. Or selling one cheap. As only needing it as a second screen not really wanting to spend much as only needing till June.
Thought I’d try my luck here.
Thanks for reading :)
Nasya
We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.
We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, … View moreWe can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.
We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, how much does your power bill usually come to?
Let's discuss the Annual Budget and what Council can do to manage the issue.
Pop along to the Puketapapa Local Board offices at 560 Mt Albert Road (next to the Mt Albert Community Library - we're the big pink building) We will be there TOMORROW EVENING (that's Thursday 16 … View moreLet's discuss the Annual Budget and what Council can do to manage the issue.
Pop along to the Puketapapa Local Board offices at 560 Mt Albert Road (next to the Mt Albert Community Library - we're the big pink building) We will be there TOMORROW EVENING (that's Thursday 16 March) between 6pm and 7:30pm. This causal event is a great way to find out more, ask the difficult questions and provide feedback.
If you can't make it don't worry there are plenty of other ways to have a say. You're local libraries have feedback forms. or go to the AK Have Your Say website : bit.ly...
YOUR input is important, so please help us make the right decisions for our communities.
Know the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?
Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
There's been hundreds of … View moreKnow the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?
Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
There's been hundreds of incredible entries already but don't forget to nominate your local this week. The recognition will make their day (and they're in with a chance to win a $10,000 package!).
Share a few words about your favourite local now.
Your home is your sanctuary, and that’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens.
We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for … View moreYour home is your sanctuary, and that’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens.
We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies. If something happens, you’re in safe hands.
We’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.
If you or a loved one are over 70, Ryman has a range of options from emergency accommodation through to townhouses or apartments available to purchase.
Kia ora neighbours, twenty-two years ago a couple of hundred members of Auckland’s rainbow community gathered in Point Chevalier’s Coyle Park for a family-friendly picnic.
At the first-ever Big Gay Out, a small stage was set up for performances from local bands and drag queens, and while the… View moreKia ora neighbours, twenty-two years ago a couple of hundred members of Auckland’s rainbow community gathered in Point Chevalier’s Coyle Park for a family-friendly picnic.
At the first-ever Big Gay Out, a small stage was set up for performances from local bands and drag queens, and while the smell of a sausage sizzle wafted through the air attendees played games like “toss the handbag” and tug of war, along with running races in stilettos.
Kevin Dunseath, better known by his drag persona The Outrageous Miss Ribena, was emceeing that event and said he had “no idea” so many years later it would be going strong and attracting crowds in the thousands.
Read the full story by clicking read more.
Help us make our communities more resilient to storms. Visit the link below to upload photos, videos and details of flooding in your neighbourhood.
Watercare’s board of directors confirmed the increase from July 1, which follows the price path approved by the board of directors in December 2020. It was included in Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan which was formally adopted in June 2021, after public consultation.
Watercare chief … View moreWatercare’s board of directors confirmed the increase from July 1, which follows the price path approved by the board of directors in December 2020. It was included in Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan which was formally adopted in June 2021, after public consultation.
Watercare chief executive Dave Chambers said since the board approved the price path the organisation has “faced significant challenges”, including “very high rates of inflation and extreme weather events ranging from drought to the recent floods.”
“However, we know many people are facing financial strain, so it’s important to us to keep price increases as low as possible,” he said.
“This is why we’re sticking with the price path we communicated in 2021 as part of Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan.”
Chambers said Watercare has been able to keep costs manageable by reducing its overall head count through attrition.
Infrastructure growth charges will also rise by 8 per cent.
The price for 1000 litres of water will now go from $1.825 to $1.998, while 1000 litres of wastewater will go from $3.174 to $3.476. The fixed wastewater charge will go from $264 a year to $289.
“In real terms, households with average water use will pay about $2.20 more per week,” Chambers said.
“We encourage our customers to get in touch with us if they’re struggling to pay their bills. We can work out flexible payment plans or refer them to the Water Utility Consumer Assistance Trust, which we fund to support customers suffering genuine hardship.”
He said during the past year Watercare has been “focused heavily on reducing our controllable costs.”
“Without this work, we would have been looking at a price increase of 10.7 per cent, so it’s thanks to this drive to find efficiencies that we can keep the increase to 9.5 per cent.
“One of the ways we’ve made savings is by reducing our overall head count through attrition. We’ve gone from having 1255 full-time equivalent staff in June 2022, to 1198 in January 2023.”
A recent review of Watercare’s Asset Management Plan identified a forecast capital expenditure increase of $3.6 billion over the next 10 years.
“This takes our forecast capital expenditure to more than $13 billion over the next 10 years. To fund this, we’ll need to increase the amount we borrow,” Chambers said.
“In the next financial year alone we’ll be spending more than $1b on infrastructure projects that cater for growth, replace ageing assets and deliver better outcomes for the environment. These include completing a new 45-million-litre water storage reservoir at Redoubt Rd, which significantly boosts our water supply resilience, and continuing to tunnel our Central Interceptor wastewater pipe between central Auckland and our Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant.”
The announcement comes after the axe started to fall on jobs across the Auckland Council group to address a $295 million hole in Mayor Wayne Brown’s first budget.
Eke Panuku Development Auckland confirmed about 20 positions are initially going at the property development arm.
Council chief executive Jim Stabback, with a staff of 7200 and an annual wages bill of more than $530m, has also confirmed job losses are looming.
Stabback and the chief executives of council-controlled organisations (CCOs) are having to trim services and jobs in response to the $295m budget hole brought about by rising costs from high inflation and interest costs and falling revenue from things like public transport fares.
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