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Auckland Council has responded to the call from the government to cancel events with more than 500 participants or attendees.
❤️ We are all well aware that a lot of our elderly live in their own homes with a spouse, or often alone.
Not everyone has friends and family to lean on for support and assistance in these times of concern.
If you are at home, frightened, and in need of help - please - reach out to your … View more❤️ We are all well aware that a lot of our elderly live in their own homes with a spouse, or often alone.
Not everyone has friends and family to lean on for support and assistance in these times of concern.
If you are at home, frightened, and in need of help - please - reach out to your community via a message here on Neighbourly.
Someone will see it, and there are kind and helpful hearts out here that will do what they can to help you in these times.
I personally am in self isolation as I have a compromised immune system and must take extra care to be safe, and stay well. In addition, we have a good dose of the flu right now. (Tested - not Covid-19).
I have lovely neighbours around me who have helped whenever they can, and I am ever so grateful for this.
Are you at home worried and need someone to talk to? ❤️
Are you at home unwell and in need of a hand? ❤️
Reach out. ❤️
At this time I remind people of the wonderful opportunity we have to shop online and have it delivered for a fee.
Physical health may take a decline, but please, don't let pride or shyness diminish your mental health also.
My hand is up. I am here. Reach out. ❤️
In time to come, if need arises, I will create a group page especially for this.
Feel free to send me a private message, and let's see how we can coordinate some help for you ❤️
To all our Neighbours who work in the Events, entertainment, tourism and hospitality (and any other) industry who have seen their work dry up overnight.
You are all eligible for a 12 week wage subsidy as of today. Lump payment for 12 weeks $585 per week full time $350 per week Part time. You can … View moreTo all our Neighbours who work in the Events, entertainment, tourism and hospitality (and any other) industry who have seen their work dry up overnight.
You are all eligible for a 12 week wage subsidy as of today. Lump payment for 12 weeks $585 per week full time $350 per week Part time. You can apply only for the next 12 weeks. They endeavour to pay within 5 days of applying.
Link for Self employed/ Sole Traders: services.workandincome.govt.nz...
Link for businesses to get staff subsidy ($150,000 max): services.workandincome.govt.nz...
Full info can be read here: www.workandincome.govt.nz...
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Dear gardeners,
Please note that staff at call centre are currently unable to answer calls due to international Covid-19 restrictions. In the interim, please email your request to subs@mags4gifts.co.nz. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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After a lot of deliberation, it is with great sadness we announce the cancellation of this event. However, we hope to hold it later in the year so watch this space.
Please spread the word if you have shared it with family, friends and your networks.
Arohanui.
Wear out the kids, drop into the bowl, or even cool off with a swim.
Find a path and try something new, every day!
What's NeoGen Nitro-Plasma you might ask? It's the new laser alternative - a cutting-edge, skin regeneration plasma treatment that does it all—shrinks pores, tightens loose and saggy skin, lightens hyperpigmentation, provides an acne solution, and is suitable for all skin types and … View moreWhat's NeoGen Nitro-Plasma you might ask? It's the new laser alternative - a cutting-edge, skin regeneration plasma treatment that does it all—shrinks pores, tightens loose and saggy skin, lightens hyperpigmentation, provides an acne solution, and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
There are only 2 NeoGen machines in NZ, with one here in Parnell’s Beautiphi Clinic.
Simply Like or Thank the post below to go in the draw to win a NeoGen treatment by Stacey Power (RN) at Beautiphi. Winner will be drawn and contacted on 20th March 2020. T&CsApply.
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Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.
Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online … View moreHave you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.
Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online course to help your employment prospects. It might have been something you did with your employer’s blessing, or maybe you’ve struck out on your own.
Maybe you’ve struggled to find work and did it as a way to get back on the career ladder, or perhaps you’re concerned about the pace of change in your field and want to stay ahead.
Whatever your brand of lifelong learning, we want to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
The Government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package for all coronavirus-impacted businesses. Those full-time workers eligible for the package will receive $585 per week from the Government, paid … View moreThe Government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package for all coronavirus-impacted businesses. Those full-time workers eligible for the package will receive $585 per week from the Government, paid in a lump sum package of just over $7000 covering a 12-week period. The Government is also raising benefits by $25 a week, starting April 1, and doubling the Winter Energy Payment. This is just the first tranche of the Government spending response – the rest will be unveiled during May's "recovery" Budget. Today's package comes as part of "the most significant peace-time economic plan in modern New Zealand history. The $12.1 billion spending package accounts for roughly 4 per cent of New Zealand's GDP and is comparatively bigger than the relief packages so far announced by Australia, the UK and the US. "The Government is pulling out all the stops to protect the health of New Zealanders and the health of our economy," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. The big-ticket items of the package include $5.1 billion for the wage subsidy package, $2.8b for benefit increases and the bolstered Winter Energy Payment and a further $2.8b for tax changes to free up cash flow. That's a total of $8.7 billion for businesses and jobs. The package also contains an initial $500 million boost in health spending and an initial $600 million to support the aviation sector. A Covid-19 sick leave scheme has also been created and will be available for eight weeks at a cost of $126.5 million.
Some 27,000 workers every two weeks are expected to take advantage of this scheme. Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the package is one of the largest in the world on a per capita basis. It is more than the total sum of new spending in all three of the last Budgets put together.
"The global economic impact of Covid-19 on New Zealand's economy is going to be significant, so we are acting now to soften the impact." But Robertson is forecasting the Government to be in deficit for the foreseeable future and will have to borrow billions of dollars to fund the spending package. "This is the rainy day we have been planning for." The flagship element of the Government's package – the wage subsidy package – is for any employer which has suffered, or is projected to suffer, a 30 per cent decline in revenue compared to any months between January and June the year prior. But to be eligible employers must have taken active steps to mitigate the impact of Covid-19, for example engaging with their banks or financial advisors. Employers also need to declare that they will continue to employ affected employees at a minimum of 80 per cent of their income over the 12 months period.
Some $585.80 a week will be available for full-time workers (20 hours a week or more) or $350 a week for part-time workers (20 hours or fewer a week. The maximum amount any one employer can receive is $150,000. Employers are encouraged to apply for the subsidies – which will be made available today – as soon as possible. "We're going hard with our health response," Ardern said, "and now we're going hard with our financial assistance".
Who's eligible for wage subsidies?
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A six-person forestry contracting business in Gisborne whose revenue is down 90 per cent as a result of Covid-19, for example, will be eligible. The employer would get a lump sum of $42,117 for to pay their employees for 12 weeks.
How does the Covid-19 sick leave work?
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The Government will cover the cost of sick leave for those who have already used their mandatory sick leave and who are not able to work from home. Employers apply to the Ministry of Social Development for a lump sum to help cover the cost.
What are the details of the benefit increase?=====================================
In addition to the $25 a week increase, working for families with children who are not receiving a main benefit and have some level of employment income each week will no longer have to satisfy the hours test to receive the In Work Tax Credit. The benefit increases will come into effect automatically. The Winter Energy Payment will increase to $40.91 per week for single people and $63.64 per week for couples and people with dependents – this increase is for 2020 only.
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Roskill Together will have their first cultural workshop the last week of March. Four people will be speaking about their culture and what makes it unique. The workshop will be held at the back of St John's church,
422 Mt Albert Rd.
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