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1580 days ago

Au Pair or Border

Nic from Ilam

Hi all, would appreciate some advice/suggestions....
As a recent sole parent to a 10yo daughter, I have to make some arrangements to help me get through 2020 and beyond. The biggest issue is around after school / after hours care, including when I am away for work (once a week either a day trip or an overnight trip)....

I have a room with an en-suite that is furnished and available. So the question is Au Pair or Border.... I could get $150-$180 per week if i get a border which I can then use to pay for baby sitting... or I can use room for a Au Pair (which would be great but I would cost me more)...

Anyone with some advice, particularly experiences with either Au Pair - costs, expectations, good companies or with Borders....

or if a third option that I have not thought of...!!

Thanks and much appreciated...

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15 hours ago

Baby knitting

Lesley from Bishopdale

At night while watching TV I knit baby cardys, bootees, beanies and have a couple of bags that I would like to donate to a worthy cause. It is all wool and would range from newborn to about 6mths old.
Would anyone have any suggestions for a place that would appreciate it.

3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
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  • 8.3% No
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  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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1012 votes