Winter energy payments: What do you think?
Have you received an extra $30 this week?
An extra $31.82 is now being paid to all couples 65 years and older who receive New Zealand Superannuation. Single superannuitants are receiving $20.46 per week, automatically.
** What does everyone think about the payment? ***
*** Great idea, or a waste of government money as it's not targeted?***
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The payment runs for 12 weeks and is to help with increased winter heating costs.
The payment is not means tested.
Winston Peters, who earns $335,000 per annum, is receiving the payment and says he does not intend to refuse it.
People on Jobseeker Support and Sole Parent Support also receive the payment.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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