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Thanks for the memories Lancaster Park!
We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.
Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, … View moreThanks for the memories Lancaster Park!
We are inviting you to share photographs or illustrations of the memories you’ve had in the earthquake-damaged stadium that captures your memories of the place as we say a final goodbye.
Whether it’s watching a cricket match from the embankment, cheering on the Crusaders or enjoying a live concert, send in your images for a chance to have them featured on signage around the site ahead of, and during, the deconstruction.
Learn more: cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz...
Dear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 … View moreDear Neighbourly members - we were completely blown away with this year's entries for Resene Colour Your Community.
We couldn't pick just five winners so we've picked 12!! These organisations, proudly nominated by awesome people in their community, are all receiving up to $1000 of Resene paints, wood stains and painting accessories for them to complete their local projects.
Please join us in congratulating:
1) Waipu Evolution - nominated by Philippa Ross
2) Ngaruawahia Community - nominated by Jannaya Herbes
3) Vaka Tautua (Mangere, Auckland) - nominated by Anele Siaopo
4) Eastside Community (Masterton) - nominated by Maria Bennett
5) Tokomaru Community - nominated by Caitlyn Veerbeek
6) Glen Innes Community (Auckland) - nominated by Sara Haddon
7) Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts - nominated by Rodney Thompson
8) Westport 7 day makeover - nominated Graham Howard-Mills
9) Belfast Playcentre (Christchurch) - nominated by Chris O'Rourke
10) Otari Wilton School (Karori, Wellington) - nominated by Raylyn Christian
11) Potter Home (Whangarei) - nominated by Mandy Beazley
12) Pukenui Forest signage project (Onerahi) - nominated by Shirley Peterson
Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to these twelve wonderful winners.
ALSO: keep an eye out next month for the Splash of Christmas Colour Cheer with your chance to vote on who gets a painty present. More soon!
Hi Everyone,
I was hoping someone could help me as i was wondering if anyone knew if there was a group that swaps scout and cub badges, i am asking on behalf of a friend, Thanks
After weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be… View moreAfter weeks of guessing and a hard fought election, Jacinda Ardern, Labour’s youngest ever leader is now Prime Minister of New Zealand. She heads a Labour led government with a New Zealand First and Green party coalition.
She made international news during the election campaign for refusing to be drawn on whether she planned to have children and for criticising the AM Show’s Mark Richardson, when he suggested that all employers have a right to know this when hiring a woman.
It raised an important question for employers. Is it ever ok to ask a female candidate about her baby plans?
The answer here in New Zealand is clear. Discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, childbirth and family status is prohibited. A range of legislative protections to this effect are enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1993, the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987.
As pregnancy can raise the possibility of altered working conditions and parental leave, some employers may like to know of a woman’s plans, but asking about that raises significant risk. Women must be treated the same as any other candidate in the recruitment process. Pregnancy, or potential pregnancy, should not be taken into account when deciding who to hire. There is generally no lawful reason for an employer to ask such questions of a candidate therefore.
This most likely also applies where the position is for a fixed term or where an employer has health and safety concerns given the pregnancy.
Simply assuming that a pregnant woman may not work for the full period of a fixed term of employment is likely to fall foul of our employment laws. A court would likely say that it cannot be anticipated how much parental leave she may wish to take, or even be entitled to.
From a health and safety perspective, it would be rare that work which is safe for other employees would pose a risk due to pregnancy. Even where this is so (for example say where the work involves heavy lifting or exposure to chemicals) there are usually alternatives open to employers. They include temporarily changing an employee’s duties or directing her to take early parental leave. The New Zealand courts are likely to prefer such alternative arrangements being implemented, over say a scenario where a woman is denied access to employment in the first place.
Men are also protected from discrimination on grounds of family status and are able to share parental leave with the mother. In fact, any person who is the primary carer of a child can now apply for leave from employment where certain conditions are met given changes to parental leave legislation in 2016.
This all means baby plans should not be a topic for discussion at interviews in job situations, no matter who is applying for the job.
We also add that the law surrounding parental leave was recently changed, as noted above, and can be tricky to navigate. Our employment team can help you make sure that the right procedures are being followed.
If you want to know more please contact Geraldine Biggs, Associate, in our Litigation Team, Ph 03 379 4660 or via the email link below.
The Government has ordered an urgent review of plans for the Metro Sports facility amid concern the project will come in $75 million over budget. Read more at NEWSLINE:
www.ccc.govt.nz...
All children under 18 months old only $3* per hour!
Run by the local community for over 30 years and not for profit. It provides child focused, family friendly, affordable childcare from 0-5 years. Conveniently located in the heart of Woolston at 52 Glenroy Street with access off Ferry Road. … View moreAll children under 18 months old only $3* per hour!
Run by the local community for over 30 years and not for profit. It provides child focused, family friendly, affordable childcare from 0-5 years. Conveniently located in the heart of Woolston at 52 Glenroy Street with access off Ferry Road. Contact the helpful staff for more information 384 5067 www.woolstonpreschool.co.nz...
(*T&C apply)
Christchurch’s first eco-burial site has opened in Diamond Harbour. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
The speed limit on Dyers Pass Road could be changed in a bid to reduce the high accident toll along the route. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
Medium and Clairvoyant Ron L Griffiths offers one hour readings from private office $80 ( discount if you bring a friend ) also Skype or phone LOVE CAREER SPIRIT WORLD CONTACT Over eight years professional experience phone or text in confidence 027 277 56 22 or check my clairvoyant fb page for more… View moreMedium and Clairvoyant Ron L Griffiths offers one hour readings from private office $80 ( discount if you bring a friend ) also Skype or phone LOVE CAREER SPIRIT WORLD CONTACT Over eight years professional experience phone or text in confidence 027 277 56 22 or check my clairvoyant fb page for more information and reviews
Looking for a cheap, reliable and fuel efficient car to buy. Please contact Celeste on 021 289 9880
Professional couple or order persons $375.00 pw Telephone Cheryl on 0274317999
This coming Saturday November 25th from 10 until 12 - come and have a look at the Christmas Shop, grab a sausage sizzle and get some bargains - 378 Linwood Avenue
The new spot on top of the hill, “My coffee at hornbrook". Very top of Mt Pleasant Road. Check it out over the long weekend. Epic setting and amazing coffee. Open from Friday to Sunday all day. Cyclists very welcome, what a spot to stop while your biking.
I'm looking for a couple of wooden pallets to make a planter for my partner for Christmas. Does anyone have any that they want to get rid of, or know where I could get some from?
Thanks in advance :)
Can anyone use this free washing machine. Fully functional but lost its lid in transit. Will need a new one.
Pick up St Albans
Text 0212443346.
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