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The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 … View moreThe Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 workers in traditionally female-dominated roles like teachers and support workers.
Do you support this new change?
For all your painting and decorating projects, get in contact with Andrew and the friendly team at Enviro Painters for a free measure and quote
It’s definitely AUTUMN with snow on the mountain tops, grey rainy days and/or brilliant sun!
The evenings get dark sooner. It’s crispy outside and you need to bundle up to keep warm!
Start each day with – a hot breakfast, a warming soup for lunch, a hearty meal for dinner and connect with … View moreIt’s definitely AUTUMN with snow on the mountain tops, grey rainy days and/or brilliant sun!
The evenings get dark sooner. It’s crispy outside and you need to bundle up to keep warm!
Start each day with – a hot breakfast, a warming soup for lunch, a hearty meal for dinner and connect with friends and family.
Are you wanting to make connections? This one-stop-shop website Next Steps has a wealth of local knowledge related to the Waimakariri and the Hurunui.
www.nextsteps.org.nz...
Are you on the correct power/electricity plan?
www.powerswitch.org.nz...
In 2025, the Winter Energy Payment in New Zealand, a payment to help with heating costs, will be paid automatically to eligible recipients from May 1 to October 1, with rates of $20.46 per week for single people and $31.82 for couples or those with dependent children.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Who is eligible?
•You must be receiving a main benefit, pension, or Jobseeker Support Student Hardship.
•Specifically, this includes Jobseeker Support Student Hardship, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment, Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment, and Emergency Benefit.
How it works:
•The payment is paid automatically, so you don't need to apply.
•It's paid weekly/fortnightly, on the same day that you receive your benefit or pension.
•The payment is tax-free and doesn't affect any other benefits or entitlements.
Payment Dates and Amounts:
•Start Date: May 1, 2025
•End Date: October 1, 2025
•Single people with no dependent children: $20.46 per week
•Couples, and people with dependent children: $31.82 per week
Important Notes:
•The payment may be stopped if you travel overseas for more than a month, or if you don't inform Work and Income of any changes in your circumstances.
•If you don't want the Winter Energy Payment, you can choose not to receive it.
A mindful suggestion – you could always redirect this payment to a worthy cause e.g. The Salvation Army Foodbank, or similar. It would be gratefully received.
•For more information, you can visit the Work and Income website.
In case you've missed it, 1st April saw an increase in benefits and pensions as well as changes in income and asset cut out points - find out more. Minimum wages for adults and training have also increased - find out more. Our ABC:
Advocacy, Budgeting, Credit checks, Debts, E-banking, Financial mentoring, Good choices, Hardship applications, Insolvency, Journey (at your pace), KiwiSaver, Listening, Mortgage, No Asset Procedures,
Options, Power providers, Queries, Rates, Savings, Transactions, Unsecured loans, Volatility, Work & Income, Xcellent options, You come first, Zero-based budgeting.
If you would like more information or wish to engage with a Financial Mentor, please contact us to talk about your situation.
Phone 03 315 3505 or email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz
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Our office is in the War Memorial Hall, 1 Albert Street, Rangiora.
Look at this delightful wooden pram. Your little one will love putting her dolls in and taking them for a walk. What a super gift this would be.
Created by Rangiora Menz Shed
Superbly crafted, just love them!
Height to handle - 500mm
Overall length (front to back) - 600mm
Width (wheel to … View moreLook at this delightful wooden pram. Your little one will love putting her dolls in and taking them for a walk. What a super gift this would be.
Created by Rangiora Menz Shed
Superbly crafted, just love them!
Height to handle - 500mm
Overall length (front to back) - 600mm
Width (wheel to wheel)
Solid Pine
Stained with vegetable oil - $145
Unstained - $125
Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.
Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
… View moreThroughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.
Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
Little Island hokey pokey coconut ice cream
Pams afghan oat baked bars
Product recalls:
Postie various baby merino clothing
Santa Cruz Heckler E-bike
PPG Paints Easycoat interior paint - sold at Bunnings
Tikiri dino teethers - sold at Sleep Store, Auckland Zoo, Mighty Ape and other retailers
North Face Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots
Anko wooden Fire truck - sold at Kmart
Panda Mart candle light
H&M children's pyjama sets
Didn't see last month's list of recalls? Click here to browse that list too.
Antique Oak Table
18 or 19th century quality antique oak drop leaf dining table, having a quality oak top with two rectangular drop leaves supported by two gate legs with turned supports, shaped turned columns to the ends. Second leaf needs hinges re-secured. Stains on top per photos.
Take the guesswork out of square foot growing with this simple homemade spacing guide, complete with Resene colour-coded holes for easy planting and a dibber to sow seeds at the desired depth. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View moreExclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Your journey culminates with two nights in tropical Darwin, including a breathtaking Charles Darwin sunset cruise — the perfect finale to your outback exploration.
With all flights, taxes and transfers taken care of, this seamlessly curated holiday is the ultimate way to discover Australia in unrivalled style and comfort.
FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse … View moreFRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse before 30 June 2025 and you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year.*
*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs apply.
Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View moreDon't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!
Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.
Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
This is brand new and reason for selling is because we were unable to use it due to a necessary change.
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At the end of May we will have a lot of old carpet, if anyone wants this for weed matting in the garden you are welcome to collect. It is wool.
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